The zero option is not without precedent for Obama . Negotiations between the U.S. and Afghanistan over post-2014 troop levels have deteriorated . Those who have dealt with Afghan President Karzai say it 's sometimes 'like dealing with a child ' The United States is negotiating to keep troops in Afghanistan after 2014, but not at current levels, according to senior officials from both countries. The U.S. planned to leave troops in Iraq after the war but pulled all out after talks stalled .
Negotiations between the U.S. and Afghanistan over post-2014 troop levels have deteriorated . Those who have dealt with Afghan President Karzai say it 's sometimes 'like dealing with a child ' The United States is negotiating to keep troops in Afghanistan after 2014, but not at current levels, according to senior officials from both countries. The U.S. planned to leave troops in Iraq after the war but pulled all out after talks stalled .