We need a renewed recognition among our political leaders that threats to American security require sustained bipartisan commitment to help other societies resolve and recover from conflicts. Afghanistan, like Iraq, will test U.S. leadership and define America’s role in the world. No amount of transitory engagement by our military can substitute for a long-term American commitment to training and helping the Afghan armed forces fend off the Taliban.
Building Afghan Security Requires a Long-Term U.S. Commitment — download PDF