The Marjah Focus

As NATO forces move deeper into their Marjah offensive, WorldFocus speaks with Marvin Weinbaum of the Middle East Institute about what this new strategy might mean for the the future of Afghanistan. He said, "I have no doubt that we will be able to clear the area," in reference to Marjah. His uncertainty is with handing over security detail to Afghan forces.

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