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ANSF

September 02, 2021
The Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan: Who Is Really to Blame?
By Rajeev Agarwal
The U.S. is far from blameless, but it is not solely responsible for the Taliban's rapid takeover.

June 01, 2017
Can a New US Surge Stabilize Afghanistan?
By Ali Reza Sarwar
Trump is considering sending more troops to Afghanistan, but that won't solve the underlying problems.

May 07, 2016
Afghanistan: The Calm Before the Storm
By Naqeebullah Miakhel and Najibullah Noorzai
By not attacking during the opium harvest, Kabul has missed a critical opportunity to strike a blow against the Taliban.

December 10, 2015
Taliban Attack on Kandahar Airport: What We Know
By Catherine Putz
As details emerge, the key question will be how did the attackers breach the airport’s security?

May 05, 2015
Afghan Forces are Suffering Record Losses
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Could this undermine the fighting spirit of the Afghan army and police in their battles against the Taliban?

April 29, 2015
Taliban Onslaught: What is Happening in Afghanistan?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The fighting season in Afghanistan began with a vengeance this year.

March 04, 2015
Pentagon Declassifies Information on Afghan Security Forces
By Franz-Stefan Gady
SIGAR draws attention to discrepancies in ANSF force strength.

February 12, 2015
White House to Reconsider Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A White House meeting today will determine whether more troops will stay in the country in 2015.

February 04, 2015
US Military Reverses Decision to Classify Data on Afghan Forces
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The US military has performed another U-turn on releasing data on the Afghan National Security Forces.

December 04, 2014
Ash Carter Likely Pick for Next US Defense Secretary
By Ankit Panda
Plus, North Korea, cyberwarfare, Afghanistan's future, and more. Mid-week links.

July 30, 2014
US Unable to Account for $626 Million Worth of Weapons in Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Department of Defense cannot account for 747,000 weapons and auxiliary military equipment in Afghanistan.

April 25, 2014
Afghanistan's 'Rogue' Security Personnel Problem
By Ankit Panda
Afghanistan's security apparatus faces an insidious problem in the form of rogue personnel.
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