The
New York Times has reported that President Barack Obama will send as many as 30,000
troops to Afghanistan.
The
estimated 30,000 additional troops would bolster the 68,000 American soldiers
already stationed in Afghanistan.
The
final troop numbers are still undecided, as Obama plans to announce his
strategy for Afghanistan after Thanksgiving.
CNN.com
has reported the troop increase is part of an effort to combat the activities
of Al Queda in the bordering nation of Pakistan.
Having
met with top advisors, Obama made it clear that his strategy would be different
than previous President George Bush's, and he was confident in the American
public's support of his plans.
Despite
these talks, Obama did not specify any timetable for exiting Afghanistan.
