Obama is trying to renew purpose and unity for the war in Afghanistan after the departure of General Stanley McChrystal. His resignation/sacking on Tuesday after an unwise interview by Rolling Stone Magazine has led to questions over both the personnel and policy involved in the conflict. Here is the magazine article and here is Mark Urban from Newsnight's blog which is a good start to trying to work out the reason for this turn of events.
McCrystal has been replaced by General David Petraeus, currently Commander of the US Central Command.
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