President Obama's plan for increasing troops in Afghanistan is in the United State's best interest

My partner and I stand in firm affirmation of the resolution provided today, which states Resolved: President Obama's plan for increasing troops in Afghanistan is in the United State's best interest ; for these three main contentions: The Presidents new plan in Afghanistan is very similar to the successful surge by US troops in Iraq in 2007, and will therefore be successful, That the 18 month period over which this operation will occur is necessary and this surge of US troops will be strong enough to help the Afghan Government gain control over their people and terrorist groups and to strengthen the Afghan army. These three contentions are in support of the interest the United States has in Afghanistan. Which was to initially diminish the power of terrorist groups such as the Al – Qaeda; and recently the public, and political opinion to leave the country. Our contentions are in support that this plan by the Obama administration is the United States best interest through its adherence to these demands. CONTENTION ONE On January 10th, 2007 a surge had been developed under the working title "The New Way Forward" and it was announced by Bush during a television speech.[2][3] Bush ordered the deployment of more than 20,000 soldiers into Iraq, five additional brigades, and sent the majority of them into Baghdad. On September 10, 2007, David Petraeus delivered his part of the Report to Congress on the Situation in Iraq. He concluded that "the military objectives of the surge are, in large measure, being met." He cited what he called recent consistent declines in security incidents, which he attributed to recent blows dealt against Al-Qaeda in Iraq during the surge. He added that "we have also disrupted Shia militia extremists, capturing the head and numerous other leaders of the Iranian-supported Special Groups, along with a senior Lebanese Hezbollah operative supporting Iran's activities in Iraq." As a result the United States continues to successfully withdrawal troops in Iraq; an operation according to cnn.com that should be complete by 2011. This surge in Iraq was clearly effective and very similar to the surge of 30,000 American troops to Afghanistan. The objectives of this new surge into Afghanistan are very similar to the objectives of the Iraq mission; and therefore, if executed as planned this surge as one being in the best interest of the United States. CONTENTION TWO According to cnbc.com, President Obama's timeline will add a sense of urgency to the problems at hand, pressuring the Afghan government, the United States military, its allies, and other parties in the region to accomplish these goals as quickly as possible. Afghanistan has wallowed in its infant democracy since 2004 because of a lack of a sense of urgency and importance. A one-year deadline will re-establish the primacy of these goals to the mission in Afghanistan and force definitive action to be taken. It is telling that President Obama has abandoned his liberal base on the issue of Afghanistan. We already knew he was very smart, but now we know he is also exceptionally brave in making this move in Afghanistan. Unilateral withdrawal from Afghanistan would very likely have led to disaster, and an increase in troop levels more than the 40,000 requested by General McChrystal would have alienated both the Afghan and American people. CONTENTION THREE The 30,000 troops is a modest enhancement of operational power in the region and will allow the U.S. forces on the ground to better facilitate a working relationship with Afghanistan's national military. One of the primary goals in the region (see Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon) is the creation of loyal, independent, and effective military establishments. More American troops will catalyze the training and establishment of the Afghan military and police forces, which will ultimately be the only factor in maintaining Afghan security. These contentions as to why President Obama's plan is in the best interest of the Untied States are supported by The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan who says he's "absolutely supportive" of the 18-month timeline for President Obama's troop surge even if Taliban forces try to wait out the increased U.S. commitment. Gen. Stanley McChrystal told reporters Wednesday that even if the Taliban lay low, the 18-month period allows time to bolster Afghan military and governing capability to make it harder for the militants to return. For these reasons, supported by those with the most knowledge of the current situation in Iraq, that my partner and I stand in firm affirmation of the resolution provided. Source(s): http://www.cbsnews.com... http://www.bcheights.com... http://www.foxnews.com... http://www.cnbc.com...