Afghan Presidential Election
2009-08-27T12:07:59-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/a78/288569-m.jpgPanelists talked about the outcome of the presidential elections in Afghanistan and the implications for the country’s future. Topics included current security and how coalition forces can retake the initiative from insurgents, election results, and developments in Pakistan that could affect the war in Afghanistan. Following their discussion panelists responded to audience members' questions.
At the time of this discussion, only about 10% of the vote had been counted. President Hamid Karzai had a small lead over his nearest rival.
At the time of this discussion, only about 10% of the vote had been counted. President Hamid Karzai had a small lead over his nearest rival.
Panelists talked about the outcome of the presidential elections in Afghanistan and the implications for the country’s future. Topics… read more
Panelists talked about the outcome of the presidential elections in Afghanistan and the implications for the country’s future. Topics included current security and how coalition forces can retake the initiative from insurgents, election results, and developments in Pakistan that could affect the war in Afghanistan. Following their discussion panelists responded to audience members' questions.
At the time of this discussion, only about 10% of the vote had been counted. President Hamid Karzai had a small lead over his nearest rival. close
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