Funding the Afghan War

In a time of budget constraints the United States is asking its allies to cough up more money for the Afghan security forces after 2014. It is estimated that it will cost $4.1 billion to pay for the Afghan army and police. The U.S. is asking that foreign donors contribute at least $1.3 billion while the U.S. would pay for most of the remainder of the cost. Read more in "U.S. seeks more money for Afghan force", Stars and Stripes, March 29, 2012.