%T Finishing strong: seeking a proper exit from Afghanistan
%A Daniel Runde
%A Earl Anthony Wayne


%I Center for Strategic and International Studies
%D 2019

%K Economic assistance, %K War, %K Military operations, %K Terrorism, %K Counter-terrorism, %K Political leadership, %K Insurgency



%U https://apo.org.au/node/219786

%X This paper argues that the United States should pursue an exit strategy that is based on realistic timelines, supports a viable peace process that achieves a legitimate, representative Afghan government, seeks to protect the political and social gains made over almost 20 years, and provides reasonable assurance that Afghanistan will not again become a base for international terrorism.
%9 Briefing paper