Afghanistan: Post-War Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
Abstract
U.S. and outside assessments of the effort to stabilize Afghanistan are increasingly negative, although the Administration notes continued progress on economic development and expansion of central government authority in some areas of Afghanistan. The outside studies emphasize a growing sense of insecurity in areas previously considered secure, increased numbers of suicide attacks, and growing divisions within the NATO alliance about total troop contributions and the relative share of combat. Both the official U.S. as well as outside assessments are increasingly pointing to Pakistan, and particularly the new Pakistani government, as failing to prevent Taliban and other militant infiltration from Pakistan. Although available U.S. forces are short, the Administration is anticipating adding U.S. troops to the Afghanistan theater, reorganizing the command structure for U.S. and partner forces, and expanding the Afghan National Army. The Administration also has increased direct U.S. action against Taliban concentrations inside Pakistan and is contemplating additional steps in this direction.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 02, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA486547
Entities
People
- Kenneth Katzman
Organizations
- Library of Congress