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Caroline Wadhams Archives

We Need to Clarify Why We’re in Afghanistan

Caroline Wadhams explains that the Obama administration needs to clarify an implementation plan for achieving U.S. objectives in Afghanistan.

By Caroline Wadhams | Friday, June 24, 2011

Unanswered Questions in Obama’s Afghanistan Policy

The departments and agencies of the U.S. government must work together to back up the president's remarks with policies and plans that can make political settlement and civilian transition in Afghanistan a reality, write Caroline Wadhams and Colin Cookman.

By Caroline Wadhams and Colin Cookman | Thursday, June 23, 2011

After Turkey’s June Elections

article icon Issue Brief Michael Werz, Caroline Wadhams, Matthew Duss, and Sarah Margon on what Turkey's June elections mean for for U.S. foreign policy in the region.

By Michael Werz, Caroline Wadhams, Matthew Duss, and Sarah Margon | Thursday, June 23, 2011

Five Questions President Obama Should Answer in His Afghanistan Announcement (But Probably Won’t)

President Obama needs to look beyond troop levels in his Afghanistan speech tomorrow and focus on broader policy issues, write Brian Katulis and Caroline Wadhams.

By Brian Katulis and Caroline Wadhams | Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Decision Time in Afghanistan

The administration needs to resolve the unanswered questions in its strategy, write Caroline Wadhams and Colin Cookman. The withdrawal of a significant troop presence from Afghanistan is only a first step.

By Caroline Wadhams and Colin Cookman | Monday, June 13, 2011

Negotiating Afghanistan’s Future

Caroline Wadhams and Colin Cookman argue that the United States needs to rethink its approach in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the raid on Osama bin Laden.

By Caroline Wadhams and Colin Cookman | Thursday, June 2, 2011

A Chance for America and Pakistan to Enhance Coordination to Fight Common Threats

The U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden has raised profound questions about U.S.-Pakistan cooperation on terrorism, say Peter Juul, Brian Katulis, and Caroline Wadhams. But it also offers an opportunity to strengthen that cooperation.

By Peter Juul, Brian Katulis, and Caroline Wadhams | Wednesday, May 4, 2011

After bin Laden

Caroline Wadhams and Colin Cookman explore U.S. options in the two nations in the wake of the killing of Al Qaeda’s leader.

By Caroline Wadhams and Colin Cookman | Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Good Governance Above All: Learning Egypt’s Lessons in Afghanistan

Caroline Wadhams argues that policymakers should not ignore governance in the war in Afghanistan.

By Caroline Wadhams | Thursday, February 17, 2011

Outlining a Strategy for Peace: Assessing the Situation in Afghanistan

The State of the Union Offers the Obama administration an opportunity to outline a political strategy for Afghanistan, writes Caroline Wadhams.

By Caroline Wadhams | Friday, January 21, 2011

Afghanistan One Year Later: Tactical Success Without Strategic Progress

Caroline Wadhams discusses the progress of Obama's three main objectives in Afghanistan.

By Caroline Wadhams | Thursday, December 16, 2010

Realignment: Managing a Stable Transition to Afghan Responsibility

book_alt2 icon Report Report from Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman, Brian Katulis, and Lawrence Korb outlines how to promote a self-sustaining government in Afghanistan.

By Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman, Brian Katulis, and Lawrence J. Korb | Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Afghanistan’s Government Needs Reform

play_alt icon Video Caroline Wadhams talks about Afghanistan's recent parliamentary elections and what needs to happen for the country to have a stable, representative government.

By Caroline Wadhams | Friday, October 22, 2010

Slideshow: Afghanistan’s Parliamentary Elections

cursor icon Interactive Slideshow from Caroline Wadhams documents her recent trip to Afghanistan to observe the country's parliamentary elections.

By Caroline Wadhams | Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Afghanistan Heads Back to the Polls

Caroline Wadhams offers analysis from her recent trip to observe Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections.

By Caroline Wadhams | Wednesday, October 6, 2010