Why the fortress fiefdom effect is reducing the combat capabilities of Afghan forces.

The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces are slated to receive over 5,000 new rifles and machine guns.

Commandos are the country's best hope for staving off advances from the Taliban and ISIS.

Afghanistan is playing the blame game with Pakistan once again. Islamabad and Kabul need to focus on the fight against terror.

The 15-day siege of Kunduz will be a wake-up call for Kabul and Washington.

The Afghan government is failing to provide its military with the leadership and support it needs.

The US military has performed another U-turn on releasing data on the Afghan National Security Forces.

While America’s Presidential Election won’t be won on foreign policy, Mitt Romney’s experience and views matter.

An unexpected insurgent attack in Paktika offers an opportunity to assess the Afghan military in action.

An unexpected insurgent attack in Paktika offers an opportunity to assess the Afghan military in action.