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
Setting the Terms for a Long-Term U.S.-Afghanistan Partnership ArticleMay 2, 2012 Setting the Terms for a Long-Term U.S.-Afghanistan Partnership Caroline Wadhams and Colin Cookman examine what has to happen next in Afghanistan for the new bilateral partnership to bear lasting fruit. May 2, 2012 Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman
Absorbing the Latest Afghan Tragedy ArticleMar 13, 2012 Absorbing the Latest Afghan Tragedy Caroline Wadhams cautions policymakers in Washington to look past this most recent setback in Afghanistan after a swift accounting of what occurred. Mar 13, 2012 Caroline Wadhams
Time for Afghan Political Settlement Talks ArticleMar 1, 2012 Time for Afghan Political Settlement Talks The recent protests in Afghanistan expose vulnerabilities in the current U.S. approach, write Colin Cookman and Caroline Wadhams. A diplomatic tack is necessary. Mar 1, 2012 Colin Cookman, Caroline Wadhams
Milestones for Transition in Afghanistan 2012–2014 ReportDec 2, 2011 Milestones for Transition in Afghanistan 2012–2014 Report from Caroline Wadhams offers recommendations for the upcoming international conference on Afghanistan in Bonn, Germany. Dec 2, 2011 Caroline Wadhams
The Need for a Political and Economic Transition Strategy in Afghanistan ReportAug 22, 2011 The Need for a Political and Economic Transition Strategy in Afghanistan John Podesta, Brian Katulis, and Caroline Wadhams outline steps U.S. policymakers can take to promote a successful handover of responsibility to the Afghan government after U.S. troops withdraw. Aug 22, 2011 John Podesta, Brian Katulis, Caroline Wadhams
Five Questions President Obama Should Answer in His Afghanistan Announcement (But Probably Won’t) ArticleJun 21, 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. Jun 21, 2011 Brian Katulis, Caroline Wadhams
Decision Time in Afghanistan ArticleJun 13, 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. Jun 13, 2011 Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman
After bin Laden ArticleMay 3, 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. May 3, 2011 Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman
Good Governance Above All: Learning Egypt’s Lessons in Afghanistan ArticleFeb 17, 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. Feb 17, 2011 Caroline Wadhams
Outlining a Strategy for Peace: Assessing the Situation in Afghanistan ArticleJan 21, 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. Jan 21, 2011 Caroline Wadhams
Realignment: Managing a Stable Transition to Afghan Responsibility ReportNov 23, 2010 Realignment: Managing a Stable Transition to Afghan Responsibility Report from Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman, Brian Katulis, and Lawrence Korb outlines how to promote a self-sustaining government in Afghanistan. Nov 23, 2010 Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman, Brian Katulis, 1 More Lawrence J. Korb
Afghanistan’s Government Needs Reform VideoOct 22, 2010 Afghanistan’s Government Needs Reform Caroline Wadhams talks about Afghanistan's recent parliamentary elections and what needs to happen for the country to have a stable, representative government. Oct 22, 2010 Caroline Wadhams
Afghanistan Heads Back to the Polls ArticleOct 6, 2010 Afghanistan Heads Back to the Polls Caroline Wadhams offers analysis from her recent trip to observe Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections. Oct 6, 2010 Caroline Wadhams
Why We Should Keep to the July 2011 Timeline in Afghanistan ArticleSep 8, 2010 Why We Should Keep to the July 2011 Timeline in Afghanistan Caroline Wadhams gives five reasons why it’s important to stick to our withdrawal deadline in the country. Sep 8, 2010 Caroline Wadhams
WikiLeaks Should Push Clarity on U.S. Strategy ArticleJul 26, 2010 WikiLeaks Should Push Clarity on U.S. Strategy The Obama administration should use the security breach as an opportunity to articulate its Afghanistan endgame, write Caroline Wadhams and Colin Cookman. Jul 26, 2010 Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman
What the International Community Should Focus on at the Kabul Conference ReportJul 14, 2010 What the International Community Should Focus on at the Kabul Conference International donors at the upcoming Afghanistan conference should condition continued aid on key political reforms, write Caroline Wadhams and Colin Cookman. Jul 14, 2010 Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman
Governance in Afghanistan ReportMay 11, 2010 Governance in Afghanistan Report from Caroline Wadhams and Colin Cookman outlines challenges to improving Afghanistan's system of government and how the United States can address them. May 11, 2010 Colin Cookman, Caroline Wadhams
Sustainable Security in Afghanistan ReportMar 24, 2009 Sustainable Security in Afghanistan Report from Lawrence Korb, Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman, and Sean Duggan provides recommendations for a lasting security in Afghanistan. Mar 24, 2009 Lawrence J. Korb, Caroline Wadhams, Colin Cookman, 1 More Sean Duggan
The NATO Summit in Bucharest ArticleApr 2, 2008 The NATO Summit in Bucharest Afghanistan, missile defense, enlargement, and peacekeeping in Kosovo form a complex agenda for NATO's three-day conference that starts today. Apr 2, 2008 Spencer P. Boyer, Caroline Wadhams