Scholars say Obama's policy goes too far

Barack Obama's policy has attracted a lot of attention from scholars. Some say it goes too far, setting too many targets and could jeopardize his political position.

Some scholars say Obama is increasing the US military presence in Afghanistan, to limit the Taliban's military influence.

He wants the Afghan government to be strong enough to take over control of the region, so that US troops can withdraw. But they don't think the policy is necessarily wise.

Ted Carpenter, Vice President, Defense $ Foreign Policy, Cato Inst., said, "The policy unwise trapped in Afghanistan and its neighbors internal policy."

Carpenter thinks the policy has raised the public's unease and doubts. And he is also faced with opposition from congress, including pressure from his own party. If the policy doesn't work soon, Obama will face political risk.

Ted Carpenter, Vice President, Defense $ Foreign Policy, Cato Inst., said, "his position threatened the president during Vietnam war "

Carpenter gave his own suggestions and view on Afghanistan policy.

Ted Carpenter, Vice President, Defense $ Foreign Policy, Cato Inst., said, "we should cooperate with local our strategic aim should be only the Jihad and Bin Laden."

Carpenter says the US is incapable of containing the Jihad, Taliban, and helping Afghanistan manage its internal affairs at the same time. Therefore the strategy should be limited to a certain area, and troop numbers reduced.