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US has insufficient troops to ensure military success everywhere

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US has insufficient troops to ensure military success everywhere
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Can only send 30,000 troops in next 3 months without excessive strain
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McChrystal said 60-80,000 extra US troops required for stability
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A new Taliban entity on the border of Iran will preoccupy Iran
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