America and the Future of Afghanistan

The United States and its allies in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) are firmly on the path to drawing down in Afghanistan. The foreign military mission, as it currently exists, ends in 2014. Changes are already underway.

The exact mechanics and timing of a drawdown and the future of America's relationship with Afghanistan are up for debate and subject to shifting political winds. Important regional questions relating to neighboring powers remain unanswered. The ways and means by which the U.S. will pursue its interests in the region are still unclear and thus ripe for sharp, informed policy-relevant analysis.

Through outreach to policymakers, a monograph series, events featuring the world's leading experts, and other initiatives this program aims to develop solutions for the "wicked problems" of Afghanistan.