A commitment to Afghanistan— or a half-hearted measure?

America and its allies have been fighting the Taliban and other militants in Afghanistan for the past 13 years.

Having completed its combat mission in 2014, the US is planning a complete pullout by 2016. If America stays beyond 2016, it may indicate support for and commitment to the security of Afghanistan. But, what can a residual foreign force do that it has not been able to do in 13 years?

Let's hear two expert views on the matter:

Rahimullah Yusufzai, a senior journalist based in Peshawar, said that for peace, foreign troops need to leave Afghanistan. Read his full article.

Ajman Shams, the president of the Afghanistan Social Democratic Party, said that the US must show it cares by staying beyond 2016. Read his full article.