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What will happen in Afghanistan as Obama leaves office?

Jun 18, 2016 5:00 PM EDT

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There is still a debate about how many U.S. troops should remain in Afghanistan 15 years after 9/11. President Barack Obama plans to cut the number of troops by almost half. Reuters reporter Phil Stewart joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what to expect as Obama’s term comes to an end.

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