The Dadullah Front And The Assassination of Arsala Rahmani
May 14, 2012 - Anonymous
On Sunday, gunmen assassinated Maulvi Arsala Rahmani, a top negotiator for Afghanistan’s High Peace Council (HPC) in Kabul.
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Afghanistan
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.
Releasing Taliban Detainee From Guantanamo Not Worth The Risk
Apr 25, 2012 - Institute for t...
On Tuesday Reuters reported that the Obama administration is considering the release of Mullah Khairullah Khairkhwa from detention at Guantanamo Bay, where he has been held since 2002.
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.
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: 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.