The Afghan War in 2013 : meeting the challenges of transition. Volume III, Security and the ANSF /
After more than a decade of fighting in Afghanistan, the United States and its allies are set to transfer security responsibilities to Afghan forces in 2014. This transition poses many challenges, and much will depend on the future of Afghan politics, governance, corruption, development, security, a...
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| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. : Lanham, Maryland :
Center for Strategic & International Studies ; Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,
[2013]
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| Summary: | After more than a decade of fighting in Afghanistan, the United States and its allies are set to transfer security responsibilities to Afghan forces in 2014. This transition poses many challenges, and much will depend on the future of Afghan politics, governance, corruption, development, security, and economics. How the United States manages the transition is vital for any hopes of creating a secure Afghanistan, as well as preventing the reemergence of the Taliban and other terrorist groups. This book assesses the benefits, costs, and risks involved in transition. It is essential reading for an in-depth understanding of the complex forces and intricacies of the United States' role in Afghanistan and the difficulties involved in creating a stable Afghanistan in 2014 and beyond. |
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| Item Description: | "A report of the CSIS Burke Chair in Strategy"--Title page. "May 2013"--Title page. |
| Physical Description: | xiii, 150 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781442225015 (pb) 1442225017 (pb) |