The lack of a vision for Afghanistan in the State of the Union (The Hill Congress Blog)
January 26, 2011
President Obama’s State of the Union speech was insightful both for what was said, but also, what was not.
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Publications
Defining Success in Afghanistan – ISW January 2011 Newsletter Feature
January 24, 2011 - Kimberly Kagan
Securing Afghanistan is a vital requirement for American national security.
Report: Defining Success in Afghanistan
January 7, 2011 - Kimberly Kagan
Success in Afghanistan is the establishment of a political order, security situation, and indigenous security force that is able to prevent Afghanistan from being a safe haven for terrorists.
ISAF Force Distribution in Helmand Province - Winter 2010
January 6, 2011
This map originally appeared in Afghanistan Report #8 Counterinsurgency in Helmand: Progress and Remaining Challenges.
ISAF Force Distribution in Helmand Province - Spring 2009
January 6, 2011
This map originally appeared in Afghanistan Report #8 Counterinsurgency in Helmand: Progress and Remaining Challenges.
Safehavens, Sanctuary, Supply & Attack Zones - Current
January 6, 2011
This map originally appeared in Afghanistan Report #8 Counterinsurgency in Helmand: Progress and Remaining Challenges.
Safehavens, Sanctuary, Supply & Attack Zones - Spring 2009
January 6, 2011
This map originally appeared in Afghanistan Report #8 Counterinsurgency in Helmand: Progress and Remaining Challenges.
Counterinsurgency in Helmand: Progress and Remaining Challenges
January 5, 2011
Coalition and Afghan forces have made remarkable progress clearing and holding critical districts in central and southern Helmand province.
"Why we must stick with Obama's Afghan strategy" (Washington Post)
December 17, 2010 - Kimberly Kagan
Now that President Obama has authorized Gen. David Petraeus to continue to execute the current strategy in Afghanistan, the question is: Can the U.S. strategy succeed?
ISAF Operations in Zhari & Panjwai - September & October 2010
December 15, 2010 -
This map originally appeared in Afghanistan Report #7: Counterinsurgency in Kandahar - Evaluating the 2010 Hamkari Campaign.