"Why we must stick with Obama's Afghan strategy" (Washington Post)
Now that President Obama has authorized Gen. David Petraeus to continue to execute the current strategy in Afghanistan, the question is: Can the U.S. strategy succeed?
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Al Qaeda
"The Afghan Insurgent Group That Will Not Negotiate" (The Atlantic)
Negotiating with the Haqqani network, a terrorist organization in Afghanistana nd Pakistan, is not an option.
"A Winnable War" by Kimberly and Fredrick Kagan (TWS)
"With a new commander and a renewed commitment from the commander in chief, we will make military progress in Afghanistan."
Jeffrey Dressler on Terrorist Training Camps in Pakistan (CNN)
May 6, 2010 - AnonymousISW Afghanistan expert Jeffrey Dressler talks with CNN Pentagon correspondent Chris Lawrence.
CENTCOM in 2010: Views from General David H. Petraeus
Jan 25, 2010 - Anonymous
In a candid conversation, General Petraeus discussed the greatest challenges in his area of responsibility (AOR) as CENTCOM commander.
Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on Afghanistan Transcript
Dec 3, 2009 - Institute for t...Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee on the subject of Afghanistan. December 2, 2009.
Key Facts On Afghanistan
Oct 28, 2009 - Kimberly KaganKey Facts on Afghanistan
A Joint Institute for the Study of War - American Enterprise Institute Report
By Dr. Kimberly Kagan and Dr. Frederick W. Kagan
The Enemy in Afghanistan
"Don't Believe That We Can Afford to Lose" (The New York Times)
Don't Believe That We Can Afford to Lose
10 Steps to Victory in Afghanistan
The New York Times, By Kimberly Kagan and Frederick W. Kagan, October 3, 2009
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Red Teaming Afghanistan: How Will the Enemy Respond?
Dr. Kimberly Kagan (ISW) and Dr. Fred Kagan (AEI) have produced a second report considering how enemy groups would respond to several US Policy scenarios.
How Not to Defeat al Qaeda
To win in Afghanistan requires troops on the ground. More analysis by Fred and Kim Kagan.