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ISAF
Afghanistan’s Race Against Time
U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan won’t be able to kill their way to victory. But they may be able to choke off the insurgency.
Afghan Reintegration Drama
ISAF has worked to reintegrate Taliban fighters back into society. Distrust and history are complicating things.
Afghanistan’s Supply Problem
Will Afghan security forces be able to cope after the U.S. withdrawal? Ensuring supplies will be a concern.
Afghanistan’s Supply Problem
Will Afghan security forces be able to cope after the U.S. withdrawal? Ensuring supplies will be a concern.
Why China’s Free-Riding Is OK
Critics argue that China’s failure to contribute troops to Iraq and Afghanistan mean it’s reaping the economic rewards without the security pain. It’s not so simple.
ISAF’s Latest Ally
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev is keen to contribute to the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan. It’s all about his own standing, though.
How to Solve Afghanistan
The best way to ensure stability and make the Taliban irrelevant is to legitimize the Afghan state, argues Masood Aziz.
Clock Ticking in Afghanistan
Sealing the porous border with Pakistan will be essential if Afghanistan is to have any hope of stability. ISAF has its work cut out.
Mentally Ill and US Troop Risk
In the search for atmospherics, US soldiers in Afghanistan get a reminder of the challenges facing the mentally ill.
Afghanistan’s Failed Reintegration
Reintegration of insurgents was meant to allow the US to leave behind a more stable country, reports David Axe. The project is looking like a failure.
The Taliban's Spring Offensive
Will the Taliban be able to mount an effective spring offensive? A leading terrorism analyst shares his thoughts.
ISAF Rethinks Afghan Districts
With US troops set to start leaving in the summer, ISAF is deciding which are the ‘key’ districts in Afghanistan.