Publications

    • Testimony

    Afghan Elections: What Happened and Where Do We Go From Here?

    • Ashley J. Tellis
    • November 19, 2009
    • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

    In spite of the fact that the disputed October presidential election has significantly undermined the legitimacy of the Afghan government, the United States should firmly recommit itself to the war effort and build its relationship with Karzai.

    • Testimony

    Afghan Elections: Where it Went Wrong and What to Do

    The International Coalition should leave Afghanistan sooner rather than later, but it must first build a viable Afghan state capable of assuming control over its own territory.

    • Commentary

    Manmohan Singh Visits Washington: Sustaining U.S.–Indian Cooperation Amid Differences

    The United States and India should use Singh’s forthcoming visit to showcase the promise of bilateral cooperation and to foster enhanced partnership in key areas such as nonproliferation and climate change.

    • Testimony

    Washington Should Focus on a New Afghanistan Strategy

    Underlying General McChrystal’s August assessment of the war and the debate within the Obama administration is a misguided assumption that there are not enough troops on the ground in Afghanistan.

    • Research

    Fixing a Failed Strategy in Afghanistan

    To correct a failing strategy in Afghanistan, the United States and its allies need to focus on protecting Afghan cities and reallocating more resources to the North.

    • Multimedia

    The Asia Questions

    The global economic crisis, the growing instability in Pakistan, and the Afghanistan War present several challenges to U.S. foreign policy in Asia.

    • Commentary

    Getting Lost in Afghanistan

    Former U.S. marine and foreign service officer Matthew Hoh's letter of resignation raises a number of important questions about the value of a continued American combat presence in Afghanistan.

    • Commentary

    The United States and India 3.0: Cave! Hic Dragones

    The United States and India must agree on three vital security issues to ensure that their relations continue to deepen: terrorism, Kashmir, and the balance of power in Asia.

    • Commentary

    Who Are the Taliban?

    The Taliban are mostly local, accepted by the Afghan population. Most are basically farmers. They know what they stand for, and they view the foreigners as a threat to their families and their values.

    • Commentary

    Already Illegitimate

    The upcoming Afghan runoff election has some hoping for a popularly elected legitimate government. However, most Afghans don't like their options enough to vote, and it will be easy for officials to fabricate the results.

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