NATO lacks a coherent strategy for Afghanistan

From: Danish Institute for International Studies

Peter Dahl Thruelsen analyses the lessons learnt and the actions taken in Afghanistan

In a new DIIS Report ‘NATO in Afghanistan – What lessons are we learning and are we willing to adjust?', Peter Dahl Thruelsen suggests that the ISAF mission in Afghanistan lacks a coherent political strategic understanding of the mission, the tasks and the strategy. Despite this somber analysis the report suggests that success is still within reach, but a serious discussion on the international commitment and the way ahead is urgently needed. 

NATO in Afghanistan – What lessons are we learning, and are we willing to adjust ?
Peter Dahl Thruelsen

DIIS REPORT 2007:14, december 2007, 51 p.

ISBN: 978-87-7605-234-8

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