Should the US start pulling their troops out of Afghanistan in 2011 leaving only a small peace-keeping force of 20,000 in 2014? Or should we stay in Afghanistan providing assistance until the Afghans don’t need us anymore? By setting a time line do the U.S. and NATO signal to the Afghan people that we are not committed to their development or security? If that is the case, are we creating an opportunity for the insurgency to wait patiently to once again, continue to wreak havoc on the war-ravaged country?
These are but a few of the critical issues Professor and moderator.
More Highlights:
Michael O’Hanlon on the Rules of Engagement established under General Stanley McChrystal and supported by General David Petraeus. Although the US/NATO and the Afghan people are still at odds over civilian deaths, the McChrystal strategy is critical for managing the lower number of civilian deaths and Afghan recruits to the insurgency.
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Should the US, NATO and the Afghan Government Negotiate with the Taliban? Click below and to hear what Hassina Sherjan thinks about negotiating with the Taliban.
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The U.S./NATO strategy in Pakistan.
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Michael O’Hanlon gives three reasons for hope in Afghanistan.
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Hassina Sherjan brings her burka from Afghanistan. A couple of audience members try it on and Sherjan engages them in a discussion.
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