CIAO DATE: 12/2010
November 2010
"Afghanistan: Exit vs Engagement", the latest briefing from the International Crisis Group, warns of the deep problems that still exist in Afghanistan and of the dire consequences that can ensue unless the foundations of an effective state are put in place. U.S. military operations are now entering their tenth year and policymakers in Washington are looking for a way out. But the key to fighting the insurgency and bringing about the conditions for a political settlement in Afghanistan lies in improving security, justice and governance.
Resource link: Afghanistan: Exit vs Engagement [PDF] - 401K