NATO Chicago Summit (Day One)
May 20, 2012 - Institute for t...
As expected, issues relating to the war in Afghanistan are front and center on the first day of the NATO Chicago Summit.
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NATO: Don't Shortchange Afghanistan's Future
May 17, 2012 - Anonymous, AnonymousDate Published:
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This week, members of NATO will descend on Chicago for a summit that could determine the future of the mission in Afghanistan. That future will be determined by the size and capability of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF).
ISW Experts Available to Discuss NATO Summit
May 15, 2012 - Anonymous
At NATO’s summit in Chicago over the weekend, the focus will be on Afghanistan, and following President Barack Obama’s decision to transition security leadership to Afghans by mid-2013, international leaders will be pressed to make long-term commitments for the transition there.
The Dadullah Front And The Assassination of Arsala Rahmani
May 14, 2012 - Anonymous
On Sunday, gunmen assassinated Maulvi Arsala Rahmani, a top negotiator for Afghanistan’s High Peace Council (HPC) in Kabul.
Fact Sheet: The Upcoming U.S.-Afghan Strategic Agreement
May 1, 2012 - Anonymous
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.
Releasing Taliban Detainee From Guantanamo Not Worth The Risk
Apr 25, 2012 - Institute for t...
On Tuesday Reuters reported that the Obama administration is considering the release of Mullah Khairullah Khairkhwa from detention at Guantanamo Bay, where he has been held since 2002.
e-Newsletter: Strategic Partnership Agreement Symbolic Of U.S. Commitment to Afghanistan
On April 22, the United States and Afghanistan completed the initial drafts of a strategic partnership agreement that will outline the U.S.’s role in Afghanistan beyond the withdrawal of combat troops at the end of 2014. The agreement comes after months of negotiations.
Karzai Appoints Four Provincial Governors
Apr 23, 2012 - Anonymous
In April 2012, Afghan President Hamid Karzai approved new governor appointments for Sar-e Pul, Logar, Uruzgan, and Farah provinces.
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.