Institute for the Study of War

"Afghanistan, Eight Years On" by Jeffrey A. Dressler (RCW Blog)

Eight years on, the Obama administration is reconsidering first principles for the war effort, despite articulating its goals for the region earlier this year.

ISW Afghanistan Analyst Jeffrey A. Dressler Interviewed on Federal News Radio

Oct 7, 2009 - Anonymous

Capitol Hill Briefing By Dr. Kagan and Mr. Dressler On ISW's Latest Groundbreaking Report (Video)

Oct 6, 2009 - Anonymous

ISW President Kimberly Kagan and ISW Researcher Jeffrey A. Dressler present the main points of Dressler's report titled, Securing Helmand: Understanding and Responding to the Enemy.

Ret. General James M. Dubik Interviewed About Afghanistan (WAMU Diane Rehm Show)

Oct 6, 2009 - LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)

Recent deadly attacks on U-S troops in Afghanistan ratchet up pressure on President Obama. The ongoing debate among military strategists and the Administration over what to do about Afghanistan.

Audio Interview

Guests

Paul Pillar, is a visiting professor at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C. and a former CIA National Intelligence officer.

ISW Global News Update - October 6, 2009

Oct 6, 2009 - Anonymous

ISW's daily roundup of international media reporting on Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Iran and the surround

"Don't Go Wobbly on Afghanistan" (The Weekly Standard)

Don't Go Wobbly on Afghanistan

President Obama was right in March.

The Weekly Standard, By Frederick W. Kagan and Kimberly Kagan, October 12, 2009

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"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