Afghan War in 2013: Meeting the Challenges of Transition - The Challenges of Leadership and Governance

After more than a decade of fighting in Afghanistan, the United States and its allies are set to transfer security responsibilities to Afghan forces in 2014. This transition poses many challenges, and much will depend on the future of Afghan politics, governance, corruption, development, security, and economics. How the United States manages the transition is vital for any hopes of creating a secure Afghanistan, as well as preventing the reemergence of the Taliban and other terrorist groups. The Afghan War in 2013 honestly assesses the benefits, costs, and risks involved in transition. It is essential reading for an in-depth understanding of the complex forces and intricacies of the United States' role in Afghanistan and the difficulties involved in creating a stable Afghanistan in 2014 and beyond.

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Anthony H. Cordesman holds the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy at CSIS. During his time at CSIS, he has authored over 75 books and reports.

Ashley Hess is a research assistant at CSIS.

Bryan Gold is a research assistant at CSIS.

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By Anthony H. Cordesman; Bryan Gold and Ashley Hess

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• Authors: Anthony Cordesman, Anthony H Cordesman, Anthony H. Cordesman, Anthony H. Gold Cordesman, Bryan Gold, Ashley Hess
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.05.2013
• EAN: 9781442224971
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-2497-1
• No. of pages: 56
• Series: CSIS Reports; CSIS Reports
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education