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Which Way, L.A.?

President Obama Proposes Drawdown in Afghanistan

In last night's address to the nation, President Obama said there won't be peace in Afghanistan just because the US is withdrawing 33,000 troops by next summer. Peace will require a political settlement, including the Taliban. But, he said, the military effort has made that possible.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In last night's address to the nation, President Obama said there won't be peace in Afghanistan just because the US is withdrawing 33,000 troops by next summer. Peace will require a political settlement, including the Taliban. But, he said, the military effort has made that possible. We get the details and reaction from Washington to South Asia.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Alissa Johannsen Rubin

      New York Times

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      Ahmed Rashid

      Pakistani journalist

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      Michael Crowley

      Politico

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