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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2015 House hearing held to evaluate the U.S. military and security strategy in Afghanistan. Lawmakers and expert witnesses discussed the impact of the Taliban's resurgence, the effectiveness of Afghan security forces, and the President's decision to adjust troop withdrawal timelines.
The hearing examines the federal government's military commitment and national security policy in Afghanistan, which directly impacts the deployment of U.S. service members and the allocation of defense resources.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Military Personnel
The strategy discussed determines the number of troops deployed to and remaining in Afghanistan.
Afghan Security Forces
The effectiveness and support of these forces are central to the U.S. strategy discussed in the hearing.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on December 2, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The Department of State issued a warning regarding a possible imminent attack in Kabul shortly before the hearing.
- President Obama announced a halt to the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan following the Taliban's seizure of Kunduz.
- The hearing included testimony from experts representing the American Enterprise Institute, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the United States Institute of Peace.
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- The subcommittee discussed the performance of Afghan security forces in regaining control of Kunduz from the Taliban.
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Shift in Withdrawal Strategy
The document highlights a direct link between the Taliban's capture of Kunduz and the President's decision to halt troop withdrawals.
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