Newest U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan Mirrors Past Plans for Retreat The Trump administration is pushing Afghan commanders to surrender rural and sparsely populated areas of the country and focus on protecting cities. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Can France Ever Leave Africa? Airstrikes in Chad Raise an Old QuestionA Valentine in Uncertain Times: ‘I Kiss You Amid the Taliban’Theresa May Suffers a New Brexit Defeat in Parliament Vote‘It’s Not Getting Better’: Nigeria Braces for Election Day as Frustrations BoilPresident Trump, India, China: Your Friday BriefingFirst Lawsuits Are Filed Seeking Recognition of Gay Marriage in Japan