Publications

"Afghanistan: It's Not Over" by LTG James Dubik (Ret.) (Small Wars Journal)

September 2, 2010 - LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)

"In May, 2007 I deployed to Iraq to become the Commanding General responsible for accelerating the growth of the Iraqi Security Forces in size, capability, and confidence. Prior to deploying, I made a series of rounds in the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill. I was met with more condolences than congratulations. The general feeling, no pun intended, was that the war was lost and it was only a matter of time before we would admit our defeat and withdraw. I am getting the same “all is lost” attitude about Afghanistan from what I read and hear around the Washington, D.C. Beltway.

Analysis of Afghan Defense Appointments

July 20, 2010 - Institute for the Study of War

This Backgrounder analyzes the recent appointments to the Ministry of Defense and Afghan National Army.

Marjah's Lessons for Kandahar

July 9, 2010

As coalition forces look towards Kandahar this summer, lessons from Marjah should be used to inform proper planning and execution in order to avoid the repetition of costly mistakes.

The Irreconcilables: The Haqqani Network

June 28, 2010

The Pakistanis have reportedly offered to help reach out to the murderous Haqqani organization in the hopes of bringing the movement’s leader, Siraj Haqqani, to the negotiating table.

The Irreconcilables: The Haqqani Network

June 28, 2010

This backgrounder outlines the history of the Haqqani Network in Pakistan.

"A Winnable War" by Kimberly and Fredrick Kagan (TWS)

June 26, 2010 - Institute for the Study of War

"With a new commander and a renewed commitment from the commander in chief, we will make military progress in Afghanistan."

Lashkar-e-Taiba’s Afghan Connection (Bellum)

June 16, 2010

ISW Research Analyst Jeffrey Dressler offers thoughts on Pakistani terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba at Bellum, a Project of the Stanford Review.

Will the Marines Push into Northern Helmand?

June 10, 2010

Northern Helmand may be the next focal point of U.S. and British efforts in the province, just four months after U.S. Marines launched the massive Operation Moshtarak in central Helmand.

Pakistan's North Waziristan Mirage (Bellum)

June 7, 2010

ISW Research Analyst Jeffrey Dressler offers thoughts on North Waziristan at Bellum, A Project of the Stanford Review.

Consolidating Private Security Companies in Southern Afghanistan

May 28, 2010 - Kimberly Kagan

This backgrounder outlines the complex relationship between private security companies and ISAF in southern Afghanistan.

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