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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was the featured speaker at a discussion on the future of Afghanistan’s security and fight against the Taliban. Appearing via video link, he talked about the ne…

Lieutenant General David Barno (Ret.) discussed the cost, strategy and military assets available for a so-called “surgical strike” against Syria. A recent report estimated the cost at $500 t…

Panelists discussed the situation in Pakistan, the Afghanistan War, and al-Qaida. Among the topics they addressed were regional security challenges, the transition to Afghan control, the pot…

Panelists talked about the future of the Afghan National Security Forces. Among the topics they addressed were the Afghan local police force and the training procedures of the Afghan Army an…

Panelists spoke about U.S. and NATO operations in Afghanistan, as well as formulating exit strategies for eventual U.S. withdrawal. Among the topics they addressed were the current security …

Lieutenant General David Barno, who once commanded U.S. and coalition troops in Afghanistan, and former adviser to General Stanley McChrystal Andrew Exum gave their recommendations on U.S. s…

Participants spoke about U.S. military and political strategies in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Near East. Among the issues they addressed were counterinsurgency operations, recent presidentia…

Panelists talked about the outcome of the presidential elections in Afghanistan and the implications for the country’s future. Topics included current security and how coalition forces can r…

Panelists talked about security operations in Afghanistan. Among the topics they addressed were the recent rise in violence prior to a presidential election, the implication of different out…

Foreign policy scholars talked about the strategic challenges in Afghanistan facing the U.S. and its NATO partners.

Lieutenant General David Barno spoke to reporters about military operations in Afghanistan, the search for remaining Taliban and al-Qaida agents, and international efforts to combat terroris…

Lieutenant General David Barno, the commanding general in Afghanistan, discussed security in Afghanistan. Topics included the military strategy, reconstruction, relations with Pakistan, the …