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Afghanistan Won’t Be Able to Pay for its Military Until 2024 (At Least)

Afghanistan Won’t Be Able to Pay for its Military Until 2024 (At Least)

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The top U.S. general in Afghanistan said that the Afghan economy will need financial support “at least” until 2020.

Afghan Air Force to Receive 5 More Attack Helicopters

Afghan Air Force to Receive 5 More Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, they will not be used during this year's fighting season.
When Will the Afghan Air Force Be Ready to Fight the Taliban?

When Will the Afghan Air Force Be Ready to Fight the Taliban?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
It will take another year for Afghan ground forces to be able to call in indigenous close air support on a grand scale.

August 2014: The New Deadline for the US-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement?

August 2014: The New Deadline for the US-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement?

By Ankit Panda
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan sees August 2014 as the last possible date for the bilateral security agreement.

A HASC Chairman for the Asian Century

A HASC Chairman for the Asian Century

By Zachary Keck
J. Randy Forbes is the best choice for the next Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.

Colleen Hanabusa

Colleen Hanabusa

By Justin McDonnell
The Diplomat’s Justin McDonnell spoke with Rep. Colleen Hanabusa [D-HI1] about the U.S. “pivot,” the TPP, immigration, and the role of Hawaii in America’s Asia-Pacific strategy.

South Korea to Go “All In” on F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

South Korea to Go “All In” on F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

Plus, the Navy’s top officer is only slightly worried about sequester’s impact on the pivot. Wednesday defense links.

US Lawmakers Call for Strategic Review of Pivot

US Lawmakers Call for Strategic Review of Pivot

Four members of Congress ask the White House for an interagency document on implementing the rebalance.

Air Sea Battle Under Fire From Congressional Committee

Air Sea Battle Under Fire From Congressional Committee

U.S. lawmakers are raising concerns with the ASB Office and lack of military efforts to counter A2/AD threats.

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