How To Tranisition in Afghanistan After 2011

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) has published a report entitled "Responsible Transition: Securing U.S. Interests in Afghanistan Beyond 2011", CNAS, December 7, 2010. The report is authored by Andrew Exum and LTG David Barno (former commander of forces in Afghanistan).  The report advocates for keeping a robust drone and special operations capability in Afghanistan beyond 2014.

Going Commando in Afghanistan After 2014

An interesting post on force structure in Afghanistan after 2014.  See "U.S. Should Go Commando in Afghanistan After 2014, Think Tank Urges", Wired.com Danger Room, December 8, 2010.

Afghanistan Troop Drawdown to Proceed Slowly

The drawdown of troops is expected to take some time.  Read more in "Troop drawdown in Afghanistan expected to go slowly", The Fayetteville Observer, November 26, 2010.

Afghan's Uneasy Over New Withdrawal Date for U.S. Troops (2014)

The news from Lisbon and Washington that a new withdrawal date has been set for coalition forces has received a mixed reaction.  Some Afghans say it won't make any difference while others worry of the security vacuum that will be left.  Read more in "Afghans: Divided Over NATO's New 2014 Target", Time, November 22, 2010.