That’s what it looks like anyway, based on Obama’s speech and the analysis I’ve seen. “Combat troops” will withdraw in 2010 with “residual” forces engaged in training and counter-terrorism activities (which, make no mistake, will involve at least some combat). But full withdrawal is supposed to occur by the end of 2011.

Not ideal, by any means, but a step in the right direction. But see Antiwar.com’s Justin Raimondo for an even more pessimistic take.