PBS NewsHour

Afghanistan's political limbo raises stakes for U.S.

Clip: 08/13/2014 | 1m 57s

In Afghanistan, where there’s still no clear presidential successor, the unresolved political future is an additional challenge for the United States as it looks to withdraw all of its troops by 2016 and sign off on a security agreement. Meanwhile, the Taliban has staged new attacks in Kabul and beyond. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner reports.

Aired: 08/13/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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