“Obama Wants Soldiers for Afghanistan, Not Peace”

"Mater from the Global Peace and Justice Coalition believes that NATO should be disbanded. He adds, 'Obama is sending 17,000 soldiers to Afghanistan. He is not bringing peace.'”

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"Mater argues that withdrawal was also on the agenda of the previous administration of George Bush.

“'Obama has brought withdrawal from Iraq onto the agenda, but one of his first orders has been to move 17,000 soldiers to Afghanistan. He wants all NATO member states to support the US. This shows that there has been no change in the aggressive politics of the US.'

"Mater adds, 'No one should be fooled by the withdrawal from Iraq. It will take years until the bases are dismantled. But the real war is now shifting towards Afghanistan.'”