Charai on The Hill: Rethinking America’s Commitment to Afghanistan

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Content

In the News

Jan 10, 2019

Charai on The Hill: Rethinking America’s Commitment to Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan International Norms

In the News

Jan 10, 2019

Charai in The Hill: Rethinking America’s commitment to Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan United States and Canada
President Donald Trump at the NATO Summit in Brussels, July 12, 2018.

NATOSource

Jan 9, 2019

President Trump: ‘I Want Europe to Pay’

By Donald Trump, White House

[Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan] is working so hard on the military. We have a — we were taken advantage of by so many countries on our military.

Afghanistan Germany

New Atlanticist

Dec 21, 2018

US troop drawdown from Afghanistan needs to be done responsibly

By Omar Samad

There are three most immediate concerns regarding Trump’s decision on Afghanistan: timing, geopolitical, and the political consequences for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Conflict

New Atlanticist

Dec 11, 2018

A path forward in Afghanistan

By Bharath Gopalaswamy and James B. Cunningham

There is an opportunity to bring the conflict in Afghanistan to an end, but doing so will require time, commitment, and an effort commensurate to the task.

Afghanistan Conflict

Report

Dec 11, 2018

Review of President Trump’s South Asia strategy

By Bharath Gopalaswamy, Amb James B. Cunningham, et al

Over one year after the announcement of the Trump administration’s strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia, significant opportunity remains to improve efforts to achieve peace. In the Atlantic Council South Asia Center’s new report, Review of President Trump’s South Asia Strategy: The Way Ahead, One Year In, authors Dr. Bharath Gopalaswamy, Director, South Asia Center, Atlantic […]

Afghanistan Security & Defense

In the News

Dec 1, 2018

Biberman in Journal of Strategic Studies: Self-Defense Militias, Death Squads, and State Outsourcing of Violence in India and Turkey

By Atlantic Council

Conflict India

In the News

Dec 1, 2018

Biberman in Political Science Quarterly: When Militias Provide Welfare: Lessons from Pakistan and Nigeria

By Atlantic Council

Nigeria Pakistan

New Atlanticist

Nov 27, 2018

A pivotal year ahead for Afghanistan

By Omar Samad

Reaching consensus inside Afghanistan on a shared vision and inclusive plan of action, while rebuilding an international consensus that views the country as a regional platform for cooperation and connector for economic integration, are essential prerequisites for a successful political settlement.

Afghanistan Democratic Transitions

In the News

Nov 19, 2018

Wayne in The National Interest: Afghanistan Is Making Economic Progress but Needs Peace

By Earl Anthony Wayne

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Afghanistan
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Stanislava Mladenova

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict

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Sudeep Kanungo

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Africa Energy & Environment

Staff

Kate Springs

Program Assistant, Strategic Litigation Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Human Rights International Norms

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Jongsun Kim

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Defense Policy

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David H. Young

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Afghanistan Conflict

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Laura Updegrove

Nonresident Senior Fellow, GeoStrategy Initiative

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense
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