The Transition to Afghan Sovereignty: Assessing Progress and Identifying Challenges
The Transition to Afghan Sovereignty: Assessing Progress and Identifying Challenges
Monday, January 30, 20124:30 PM - 6:00 PM (Pacific)
Bechtel Conference Center
Ten years into the war in Afghanistan, Payne Distinguished Lecturer Lt. Gen. Karl W. Eikenberry, the former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and the former Commander of the American-led Coalition Forces there, set out to examine the transition to Afghan sovereignty. Eikenberry laid out three broad sets of questions: How well are we doing in the campaign in Afghanistan, what are the significant challenges we’ll face in achieving our goals and objectives, and what are the implications for American power and influence in the 21st century.
Watch the video below.