Grow the ANSF
Given the fact that President Obama seems concerned about how to reduce U.S. presence in Afghanistan after a surge, expanding the quality and quantity of the Afghan forces ought to be a priority.
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Afghan National Army (ANA)
The Taliban's Campaign for Kandahar
This paper describes the Taliban’s multi-year campaign to exert control over Kandahar City.
President Karzai’s Inaugural Address: Critical Points and Policy Implications
This paper is an analysis of the policy implications of President Karzai’s second inaugural address.
Katie Couric interviews Dr. Kimberly Kagan on challenges in Afghanistan (CBS web video)
Nov 18, 2009 - Anonymous
ISW President Kimberly Kagan and Journalist George Packer were interviewed by CBS Anchor Katie Couric regarding President Obama's impending Afghanistan decision.
Key Facts On Afghanistan
Oct 28, 2009 - Kimberly KaganKey Facts on Afghanistan
A Joint Institute for the Study of War - American Enterprise Institute Report
By Dr. Kimberly Kagan and Dr. Frederick W. Kagan
The Enemy in Afghanistan
Red Teaming Afghanistan: How Will the Enemy Respond?
Dr. Kimberly Kagan (ISW) and Dr. Fred Kagan (AEI) have produced a second report considering how enemy groups would respond to several US Policy scenarios.
How Not to Defeat al Qaeda
To win in Afghanistan requires troops on the ground. More analysis by Fred and Kim Kagan.
Securing Helmand: Understanding and Responding to the Enemy
ISW Research Analyst Jeffrey A. Dressler explores the enemy system in Helmand Province and provides a thorough analysis of ISAF operations against the enemy.
Redeploying in RC East - NPR interview with James Fussell
Sep 25, 2009 - AnonymousISW contributor James Fussell speaks about US forces moving out of Kunar and Nuristan provinces on NPR's Morning Edition. Mr. Fussell recently co-authored an ISW report on Eastern Afghanistan.
LTG James Dubik interviewed on National Public Radio
Sep 23, 2009 - LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)ISW's Senior Fellow LTG James Dubik speaks with Mary Louise of National Public Radio on the need for more U.S. troops to train Afghans.