Jeffrey Dressler On Possible French Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Jan 23, 2012 - Jeffrey DresslerISW Senior Research Analyst Jeffrey Dressler discusses the possibility of French withdrawal from Afghanistan following the deadly shooting.
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Regional Command East
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 April 2013.
Unpacking the Attempted Assassination of Asadullah Khalid
Dec 20, 2012 - Jeffrey Dressler, Spencer Butts, 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.
The Surge in Afghanistan: Command Voices
Nov 30, 2012 - Maggie Rackl
Video-The Institute for the Study of War hears from two commanders about their experiences in Afghanistan over the past year.
Fact Sheet: The Upcoming U.S.-Afghan Strategic Agreement
May 1, 2012 - PShukla
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 - Jeffrey DresslerSource:
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 - Jeffrey DresslerSource:
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 - Isaac Hock
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.
The Haqqani Network and the Threat to Afghanistan
In the debate over how to plan for the U.S. exit from Afghanistan, a new argument has surfaced about who, exactly, American forces should be fighting.