Publication

This statement discusses the ability of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) to take the lead in national security. The author recommends several areas the US and Coalition Forces might focus on to help ensure the ANSF is effective at and capable of securing the country with minimal outside assistance. In addition, he discusses some challenges in assessing ANSF effectiveness and concludes with reasons for both optimism and concern regarding the current status and anticipated future effectiveness of the ANSF.