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Afghanistan Project
e-Newsletter: Strategic Partnership Agreement Symbolic Of U.S. Commitment to Afghanistan
On April 22, the United States and Afghanistan completed the initial drafts of a strategic partnership agreement that will outline the U.S.’s role in Afghanistan beyond the withdrawal of combat troops at the end of 2014. The agreement comes after months of negotiations.
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.
New ISW Reports Examine Remaining Challenges in Afghanistan
Apr 9, 2012 - AnonymousAs 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.