Karzai Appoints Four Provincial Governors
Apr 23, 2012 - Anonymous
In April 2012, Afghan President Hamid Karzai approved new governor appointments for Sar-e Pul, Logar, Uruzgan, and Farah provinces.
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New ISW Reports Examine Remaining Challenges in Afghanistan
Apr 9, 2012 - Anonymous
As U.S. policymakers debate how to draw down involvement in Afghanistan, a number of challenges remain. Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War have closely examined two critical issues, the negotiations for the release of detainees from Guantanamo Bay and the reforms needed to run a fair presidential election in 2014.
Releasing Taliban Detainees: A Misguided Path To Peace
Apr 6, 2012 - Anonymous
In an effort to bring the war in Afghanistan to a swift conclusion, the Obama administration is trying to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table.
Electoral Reform Critical Before Afghanistan’s Next Presidential Election
Apr 6, 2012 - Anonymous
The Afghan government must make substantial improvements to the electoral process to successfully hold its next presidential election in 2014.
ISW in Brief: General Allen's testimony highlights progress, remaining challenges in Afghanistan
On Tuesday and Thursday, General John Allen, the commander of the NATO mission in Afghanistan, testified before the House and Senate Armed Services Committee.
Opinion: Thoughts on Today’s Armed Services Committee Hearing with Gen. Allen
Mar 20, 2012 - The Weekly Standard - Anonymous (not verified)Source:
The Weekly Standard
Date Published:
2012-03-20 00:00:00
In testimony before the House Armed Services Committee today, General John Allen said the mission in Afghanistan remains on track, despite the infamous Quran burnings and last week’s civilian casualty incident.
Opinion: Afghanistan Campaign Is Far From Finished
Mar 20, 2012 - Roll Call - AnonymousSource:
Roll Call
Date Published:
2012-03-20 00:00:00
Today the commander of all U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan, General John Allen, will testify in front of lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee.
New ISW Reports Examine What U.S. Must Accomplish in Afghanistan
Mar 19, 2012 - Anonymous
The Institute for the Study of War has published three products examining the conflict in Afghanistan in preparation for ISAF Commander General John Allen’s testimony on Capitol Hill this week.
The Haqqani Network: A Strategic Threat
The Haqqani Network represents a strategic threat to the enduring stability of the Afghan state and U.S. national security interests in the region. The Haqqanis are currently Afghanistan’s most capable and potent insurgent group.
Fact Sheet: The Fight for Eastern Afghanistan
Mar 16, 2012 - Anonymous
The campaign in Afghanistan must now focus on the East, which received few surge troops. The provinces surrounding Kabul are strategically important for controlling the capital and connecting the city with the rest of Afghanistan.