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The Afghanistan debate
A special town hall meeting to discuss US strategy in Afghanistan.
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2009 12:04



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The policy of Barack Obama, the US president, towards the war in Afghanistan was born in the crucible of an election campaign.

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In a break from the strategy adopted during the years of his predecessor, George Bush, he also pledged to withdraw troops from Iraq.

But with a Taliban-led insurgency continuing to grow, campaign rhetoric on Afghanistan has turned into more troops on the ground.

After weeks of partisan bickering and high-level meetings over US policy in Afghanistan, the president is still weighing his options.

In a special town hall style meeting Fault Lines brings together a panel of guests and a studio audience to discuss the future of Obama's war.

This special edition of Fault Lines can be seen from Friday, November 13, at the following times GMT: Friday 0130, 0830; Saturday 1130, 2330; Sunday 0630, 2030; Monday 1430; Tuesday 1230, 1930; Wednesday 0300.
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