The hostage video of Bowe Bergdahl promises to be the first real Afghanistan test for President Obama, who campaigned on a more intense fight against the Taliban in 2008.. Since becoming President, he increased the war in the country.. Recently Defense Secretary Gates said he wanted to increase the size of the army and possibly send more troops to Afghanistan than originally predicted..

The LONDON DAILY MAIL predicting that Obama will be tested by the latest events. The DAILY MAIL writes, "The video comes as Americans are becoming increasingly disillusioned with the progress of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan."

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