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How to Waste a Decade in Afghanistan-WSJ
Jan 9, 2013 - Kimberly KaganLeaving a bare-bones U.S. presence will risk a return of the Taliban—and civil war.
10,000 Troops In Afghanistan Is Not Enough: Rightsizing NATO’s Developmental Support Force Beyond 2014
Jan 2, 2013 - Anonymous, LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)The Afghan National Army (ANA) is arguably the most respected institution in Afghanistan. Keeping it that way as it becomes more self-sufficient will contribute to all of NATO’S post-2014 strategic aims.
Combat Power & Confidence Within The Afghan National Army
Dec 7, 2012 - LTG James M. Du..., LTG James M. Dubik (U.S. Army, Ret.)The success of transitioning security responsibility to the Afghans is contingent upon their willingness and ability to receive the handoff.
Why U.S. troops must stay in Afghanistan
Will the United States continue to conduct counterterrorism operations in South Asia? That question is central to any discussion about U.S. troop presence and mission in Afghanistan.
Camp Bastion Attack Details
Sep 18, 2012 - AnonymousOperational Art in Counterinsurgency: A View From The Inside
This monograph provides a framework for understanding operational art in counterinsurgency campaigns. In addition to the framework, the monograph describes how one set of strategic civil-military leaders achieved sufficient alignment in order to produce unity of effort and coherency of action throughout the civil-military organization.
Releasing Taliban Detainees: A Misguided Path To Peace
Apr 6, 2012 - AnonymousIn 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.