The challenges are considerable, but Afghanistan's political class must understand that the opportunity today afforded Afghanistan is unique and must not be squandered if Afghanistan is to be seen as worthy of continued international support.
Emphasizes the importance of Afghanistan's political class recognizing unique opportunities for international support.
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I do not think there is a strategy of attrition or withdrawal that will work in any timeframe that we would want to see, certainly.
A flawed deal on withdrawal of U.S. forces--one not grounded in the context of an actual peace agreement--risks the collapse of Afghanistan into chaos.
An orderly and legitimate political transition through Presidential elections in 2014 is key to future Afghan stability.