With allegations of systemic electoral fraud, skirmishes with the West over troop deployments and continued civilian casualties stiffening resistance to the occupation, some observers are asking whether Afghanistan is indeed “winnable.” In this hour, we discuss diplomatic and political options.
Afghanistan: The Short and Long View
Guests:
J. Alexander Thier, senior advisor of the Rule of Law program, director at the U.S. Institute of Peace Organization and former Afghanistan advisor for the State Department.
Ambassador Said Jawad, ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States
Dr. Farid Younos, lecturer on human development studies and researcher of Islamic thought at California State University East Bay.
Lawrence Korb, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and author of the book, "Serving Americas Veterans" and assistant secretary of defense under President Reagan.
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