Jeffrey Dressler On Possible French Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Jan 23, 2012 - AnonymousISW Senior Research Analyst Jeffrey Dressler discusses the possibility of French withdrawal from Afghanistan following the deadly shooting.
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Regional Command East
ISW in the News: October 2015
Nov 10, 2015 - John LawrenceDate Published:
2015-11-10 00:00:00
"We have the foundations of a regional, if not a global, jihad again in Afghanistan. We are now watching the Taliban metastasize and we should be extremely worried; we should be taking steps now to stop Afghanistan following the same course as Iraq." Kimberly Kagan
Afghanistan - Order of Battle
The Afghanistan ORBAT (in PDF format) describes the location and area of responsibility of all American units in Afghanistan, down to the battalion level, updated as of February 2016..
Afghanistan: 5,000 Troops are not Enough
The White House is dropping strong hints that the number of American troops in Afghanistan after 2014 may fall below 10,000, possibly even below 5,000. Unnamed White House officials suggested to the press that lower levels of U.S. support to the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) will be sufficient to contain future Taliban threats.
Unpacking the Attempted Assassination of Asadullah Khalid
Dec 20, 2012 - Anonymous, Anonymous, Julie Super
A suicide bombing in Kabul on December 6 targeted the head of the Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS), Asadullah Khalid, in an event that has rattled Afghan elites and rekindled controversy between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Fact Sheet: The Upcoming U.S.-Afghan Strategic Agreement
May 1, 2012 - Anonymous
America’s core objectives in the region require a secure and stable Afghanistan, and it is imperative for U.S. leaders and policymakers to be proactive in securing a strategic agreement favorable to the United States and our allies.
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.
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.