Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan - Pentagon Report on Afghan War

The Pentagon has finished its bi-annual report on the state of the Afghan War.  The report, entitled "Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan" includes data up to the end of September 30, 2010 and is a compilation of reports from many different agencies.  The report cites progress in some areas (increased capability of Afghan Army) but highlights problem areas that still are perplexing the coalition (such as recruitment of Pashtuns into the Afghan Army).  The report is mandated by Congress every six months.  Read more in "Progress in Afghan war called uneven", The Washington Post, November 24, 2010.