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The article comments on the speech delivered by U.S. President Barack Obama on December 1, 2009, in which he announced that he will send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan to fight terrorists. It notes that the president also mentioned that he would start withdrawing the surge troops in 18 months. It cites that 47% of U.S. citizens told Gallup in late November 2009 that they championed a troop surge in Afghanistan, while 39% supported a reduction. The author asserts that victory in Afghanistan will take an active leadership from Obama.

The author focuses on the new strategy of U.S. President Barack Obama for the Afghan war. He cites that Obama supported his new strategy by deploying 21,000 additional troops to Afghanistan and named General Stanley McChrystal as a new commander. He explains the reason why it is essential for the president to establish a coalition of Democrats who want to win in Afghanistan. He stresses the need for Obama to act soon to defend vital U.S. interests in Afghanistan.

The author focuses on the approach of U.S. President Barack Obama to the war in Afghanistan. He claims that it will be hard for the war commanders to create a winning strategy if Obama is detached or not curious about their experiences. Unlike Obama, he notes that former President George W. Bush talked to generals regularly which helped him judge their recommendations on strategy. He questions whether Obama has the judgment and courage to win the war.