Karzai's closing act: It's him vs US

February 05, 2014 16:41

After remaining in power for 12 long years, President Hamid Karzai, towards the fag-end of his rule, is making his last-ditch stand against the superpower that brought him to power.

His latest, and probably last, battle before the April 5, 2014 presidential election isnt against his numerous Afghan rivals. This time he is pitted against the US, his frequent benefactor.

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