Helping Afghans Without Helping the Taliban ArticleJul 11, 2022 Helping Afghans Without Helping the Taliban Creative policy thinking can help the United States and the international community avert the worst human security outcomes in Afghanistan. Jul 11, 2022 Peter Juul
Seeking a New Balance for U.S. Policy in the Middle East ReportSep 7, 2021 Seeking a New Balance for U.S. Policy in the Middle East The Biden administration signaled an effort to shift overall U.S. policy by prioritizing diplomacy and making some modest shifts on the military front, but key human security challenges loom on the horizon. Sep 7, 2021 Brian Katulis, Peter Juul
The United States Needs a Comprehensive Protection Plan for the Forcibly Displaced in Afghanistan ArticleAug 17, 2021 The United States Needs a Comprehensive Protection Plan for the Forcibly Displaced in Afghanistan The Biden administration should lead in developing a human rights-centered plan for the forcibly displaced to mitigate further disaster in Afghanistan. Aug 17, 2021 Alexandra Schmitt, Elisa Massimino
The First 100 Days: Toward a More Sustainable and Values-Based National Security Approach ReportOct 19, 2020 The First 100 Days: Toward a More Sustainable and Values-Based National Security Approach An actionable plan for the next administration’s progressive national security agenda. Oct 19, 2020 the CAP National Security and International Policy Team
Interactive: The First 100 Days InteractiveOct 19, 2020 Interactive: The First 100 Days This interactive database features nearly 250 recommendations that the next administration can advance, adopt, and implement within the first 100 days to set the country on a path toward a more progressive national security approach. Oct 19, 2020 the CAP National Security and International Policy Team
Fact Sheet: The Case for a New U.S. Relationship with Afghanistan Fact SheetJul 29, 2019 Fact Sheet: The Case for a New U.S. Relationship with Afghanistan It is time to end the war in Afghanistan responsibly and make a strategic transition to more pressing U.S. national security challenges. Jul 29, 2019 Kelly Magsamen, Michael Fuchs
The Case for a New U.S. Relationship with Afghanistan ReportJul 29, 2019 The Case for a New U.S. Relationship with Afghanistan It is time to end the war in Afghanistan responsibly and make a strategic transition to more pressing U.S. national security challenges. Jul 29, 2019 Kelly Magsamen, Michael Fuchs
Rethinking the Civilian Surge ReportDec 14, 2015 Rethinking the Civilian Surge The United States sent thousands of government civilians to Provincial Reconstruction Teams across Afghanistan to bring security, development, and government to the Afghan people. Identifying what worked and what did not is critical to ensuring better outcomes for the next conflict. Dec 14, 2015 Ariella Viehe, Jasmine Afshar, Tamana Heela
International Commitments to Afghanistan InteractiveMar 23, 2015 International Commitments to Afghanistan This interactive outlines key international commitments to Afghanistan through pivotal years of transition. Mar 23, 2015 Katherine Blakeley, Aarthi Gunasekaran
Security in Afghanistan: 5 Key Areas for U.S. Action ReportMar 17, 2015 Security in Afghanistan: 5 Key Areas for U.S. Action Any adjustment to the withdrawal timeline of U.S. troops from Afghanistan must consider the critical needs of the Afghan National Security Forces. Mar 17, 2015 Ariella Viehe, Katherine Blakeley, Aarthi Gunasekaran
Tackling Corruption in Afghanistan: It’s Now or Never ReportMar 17, 2015 Tackling Corruption in Afghanistan: It’s Now or Never Afghanistan has become one of the most corrupt countries on earth, but the election of a new government offers a critical opportunity for reform that neither Kabul nor Washington can afford to waste. Mar 17, 2015 Mary Beth Goodman, Trevor Sutton
Turning the Tide on Afghanistan ReportMar 17, 2015 Turning the Tide on Afghanistan The Afghanistan national unity government’s visit to Washington offers an opportunity to reinvigorate the U.S.-Afghanistan relationship by using U.S. and international assistance to bolster Afghanistan’s own reform agenda. Mar 17, 2015 Ariella Viehe, Aarthi Gunasekaran
To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs from Afghanistan, Follow the Money ReportMar 17, 2015 To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs from Afghanistan, Follow the Money Afghanistan is the world’s largest producer of opium. Curbing the drug trade will require enhanced efforts to monitor the flow of illicit financial funds, as well as Afghan political will to enforce action. Mar 17, 2015 Mary Beth Goodman, Trevor Sutton
Reassessing the International Role in Afghanistan During the NATO Summit ReportSep 2, 2014 Reassessing the International Role in Afghanistan During the NATO Summit The end of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, mission provides an opportunity for the international community to redefine its roles in Afghanistan. Sep 2, 2014 Aarthi Gunasekaran
Afghan Elections and the U.S. Role Beyond 2014 Past EventMar 10, 2014 Afghan Elections and the U.S. Role Beyond 2014 An address by Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. Mar 10, 2014
Afghans Find Their Way ReportMar 10, 2014 Afghans Find Their Way The international community will play an important but secondary role in Afghanistan’s future as Afghans work to create a more sustainable state through strengthening their political consensus, building their economy, and increasing security. Mar 10, 2014 Caroline Wadhams
Preparing for the Upcoming Afghan Political Transition ArticleSep 11, 2013 Preparing for the Upcoming Afghan Political Transition The United States and its partners must continue to focus on Afghanistan’s upcoming presidential election and political transition despite the world’s focus on the conflict in Syria. Sep 11, 2013 Caroline Wadhams, John Podesta
U.S. Economic Statecraft in South Asia Past EventJun 24, 2013 U.S. Economic Statecraft in South Asia Jun 24, 2013
Toward Convergence: An Agenda for U.S.-India Cooperation in Afghanistan ReportJun 4, 2013 Toward Convergence: An Agenda for U.S.-India Cooperation in Afghanistan The United States and India must work together to ensure the future stability of Afghanistan and the region. Jun 4, 2013 C. Raja Mohan, Caroline Wadhams, Wilson John, 3 More Aryaman Bhatnagar, Daniel Rubin, Peter Juul
Afghanistan Beyond 2014: Elections, Political Settlement, Reforms ArticleApr 10, 2013 Afghanistan Beyond 2014: Elections, Political Settlement, Reforms A paper by a number of Afghan civil-society organizations offers recommendations in three critical areas of importance: the upcoming national elections in Afghanistan, efforts for a political settlement, and broader political reforms. Apr 10, 2013 Caroline Wadhams
Navigating Afghanistan’s Economic Transition Past EventJan 31, 2013 Navigating Afghanistan’s Economic Transition Jan 31, 2013
Managing Afghanistan’s Political Transition Between Now and 2014 ArticleJan 7, 2013 Managing Afghanistan’s Political Transition Between Now and 2014 As the United States plans its transition strategy for Afghanistan starting in 2014, policymakers need to consider the capabilities of Afghan security forces while also pushing for a diplomatic agreement in the region. Jan 7, 2013 Caroline Wadhams
Afghanistan’s Political Future VideoMay 17, 2012 Afghanistan’s Political Future Colin Cookman explains why the United States must focus on Afghanistan's political transition. May 17, 2012 Colin Cookman
Afghanistan Transition ReportMay 17, 2012 Afghanistan Transition The United States must strike the right balance between providing enduring support and continuing the ongoing transition to Afghan responsibility, write Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman, and Brian Katulis. May 17, 2012 Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman, Brian Katulis