The White House is reportedly considering a Pentagon plan to maintain at least one base in Afghanistan, despite President Obama’s initial pledge to withdraw most U.S. troops by the time he leaves office. In October, Obama reversed that plan, saying 5,500 troops would remain in Afghanistan through the end of his term. As the Obama administration expands its use of Special Operations forces around the world, The New York Times reports a proposal now under consideration would use a base in Afghanistan as a hub for Special Operations troops and intelligence operatives throughout Central and South Asia.