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The Haqqani Network represents a strategic threat to the enduring stability of the Afghan state and U.S. national security interests in the region.
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Order of Battle
The Afghanistan Order of Battle describes the location and area of responsibility of all American units in Afghanistan, down to the battalion level, updated as of July 2012.
Latest Backgrounder
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.
New ISW Reports Examine Remaining Challenges in Afghanistan
Apr 9, 2012 - Anonymous
As 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.
Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 16
Apr 5, 2012 - Marisa Cochrane Sullivan, Stephen Wicken
March 30- April 5, 2012. KRG President Massoud Barzani Visits Washington, Hashemi Makes Official Trip to Qatar, National Reconciliation Meeting Postponed Indefinitely.
Relations With Iraq's Kurds: Toward A Working Partnership
Apr 3, 2012 - Ramzy MardiniKurdistan Regional Government (KRG) President Massoud Barzani will be visiting the White House on April 4 and meeting with President Barack Obama.
Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis, Update 15
Mar 30, 2012 - Stephen Wicken
March 23, 2012- March 30, 2012. Baghdad Hosts Arab League Summit, Sunni Leaders Snub Maliki, Arab Leaders Back Annan Plan for Syria.
Iraq's Post-Withdrawal Crisis Update 14
Mar 30, 2012 - Ramzy Mardini
March 15, 2012-March 23, 2012. Barzani Disparages Maliki, Maliki Allies Criticize Barzani For Sheltering Hashemi, Iraqiyya Loses Confidence in National Conference.