Security Issues in Afghanistan and Pakistan
2009-08-12T22:18:29-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYWQ5XC8yODgzNDItbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Ambassador Holbrooke and his advisers spoke about security challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan and answered questions from the audience. Among the topics they addressed were the role that Iran had and could still play in regional security, as well as efforts to curb drug trafficking. They also spoke about Afghanistan’s August 20 presidential elections and the U.S.-led effort to provide security for the vote. Mr. Holbrooke said his team’s political goals related to the election included contending with political corruption, establishing amnesty for former anti-government guerrillas, and improving regional and local governance.
Ambassador Holbrooke and his advisers spoke about security challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan and answered questions from the audience. … read more
Ambassador Holbrooke and his advisers spoke about security challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan and answered questions from the audience. Among the topics they addressed were the role that Iran had and could still play in regional security, as well as efforts to curb drug trafficking. They also spoke about Afghanistan’s August 20 presidential elections and the U.S.-led effort to provide security for the vote. Mr. Holbrooke said his team’s political goals related to the election included contending with political corruption, establishing amnesty for former anti-government guerrillas, and improving regional and local governance. close
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