The Afghan war in 2013 : meeting the challenges of transition : volume III security and the ANSF / author Anthony H. Cordesman with Assistance from Bryan Gold and Ashley Hess.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Washington, DC : Center for Strategic & International Studies ; Lanham, MD : Rowman & Littlefield, 2013.Description: 2 volumes various pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9781442225015
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • Pamphlet DS371.4. C67 2013
Contents:
Contents: Volume I—Volume III.
Summary: Abstract: 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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Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University Pamphlet DS371.4.C67 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3ACKU000360114
Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University Available 3ACKU000360106
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Cover title.
“May 2013”.
“A report of the CSIS Burke chair in strategy ; CSIS Center for Strategic and International Studies”—cover pages.

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: Volume I—Volume III.

Abstract: 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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