German defence minister welcomes US Afghan troop pull out

The transcript discusses the strategic developments in Afghanistan, highlighting the US's decision to begin a phased withdrawal of additional troops. It emphasizes the importance of a joint strategy with NATO allies, as communicated by the US President. The focus remains on the situation on the ground, ensuring any troop reduction is responsible and situation-dependent. The US President plans to coordinate further steps at the NATO summit in Chicago in May 2012.

Wie wird das amerikanische Verhalten in der Strategie beschrieben?

Was bleibt entscheidend in Bezug auf die Lage vor Ort?