How to Waste a Decade in Afghanistan-WSJ
Jan 9, 2013 - Kimberly KaganLeaving a bare-bones U.S. presence will risk a return of the Taliban—and civil war.
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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.
Why U.S. troops must stay in Afghanistan
Will the United States continue to conduct counterterrorism operations in South Asia? That question is central to any discussion about U.S. troop presence and mission in Afghanistan.
The Haqqani Network: a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Sep 5, 2012 - Jeffrey Dressler
From sanctuaries in Pakistan’s tribal areas, the Haqqani family hosts a variety of high-value terrorists, including senior members of al-Qaeda, Pakistani Taliban, Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, Lashkar-e Taiba and smaller terrorist entities linked to attacks in the UK. It also supports a global jihadist ideology that transcends objectives in Afghanistan.
ReutersTV- Al Qaeda's Possible Comeback
Jul 27, 2012 - Joseph Holliday
Joseph Holliday discusses the role of al Qaeda in the Syrian conflict with ReutersTV's Roughcuts.
Operational Art in Counterinsurgency: A View From The Inside
This monograph provides a framework for understanding operational art in counterinsurgency campaigns. In addition to the framework, the monograph describes how one set of strategic civil-military leaders achieved sufficient alignment in order to produce unity of effort and coherency of action throughout the civil-military organization.
The Dadullah Front And The Assassination of Arsala Rahmani
May 14, 2012 - Jeffrey Dressler
On Sunday, gunmen assassinated Maulvi Arsala Rahmani, a top negotiator for Afghanistan’s High Peace Council (HPC) in Kabul.
Releasing Taliban Detainees: A Misguided Path To Peace
Apr 6, 2012 - Jeffrey Dressler
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.
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.