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A New Way Forward in Afghanistan: How the United States Should Modify its Strategy
Feb 21, 2017
2:00pm
to
3:30pm
ET
CNAS Offices
Washington, DC
Featuring a Panel Discussion with:
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Christopher D. Kolenda
Adjunct Senior Fellow
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Ambassador Ronald Neumann
President, American Academy of Diplomacy
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Michèle Flournoy
Chair, CNAS Board of Directors, Co-founder and Managing Partner, WestExec Advisors
About the Event
How can the Trump administration achieve a successful outcome in Afghanistan? Obama’s aim to complete America’s withdrawal has crashed against the realities of a resurgent Taliban, an emerging ISIS threat, hostile neighbors, and an Afghan government struggling against itself. President Trump needs a better approach. The panelists discussed and debated CNAS' new report "Focused Engagement: How the United States Should Modify Its Strategy Afghanistan."