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December 30, 2013

U.S. Intel Warns of Afghan Collapse Without Security Pact 
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A new U.S. intelligence estimate warns Afghanistan will likely descend
into chaos unless the two sides can sign a long-term agreement to
maintain American troops. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has delayed
ratification of a security pact that would keep U.S. forces in
Afghanistan after 2014. The National Intelligence Estimate says U.S.
gains will be eroded within three years without a large military
presence to fight the Taliban.

 

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