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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:

  • Christopher D. Kolenda

    Adjunct Senior Fellow

  • Ambassador Ronald Neumann

    President, American Academy of Diplomacy

  • 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."

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CNAS Offices
1152 15th Street NW
Suite 950
Washington, DC 20005
United States