Salvaging the War in Afghanistan - Anthony H. Cordesman

The U.S. is slowly and steadily losing the war in Afghanistan. It is not losing the war at the military level – although such defeat is possible in coming years if the U.S. does not provide the necessary funds, advisors, and partners. The U.S. is losing the war at the political level by failing to win (and merit) the support of the Congress, the American people, its allies, and the Afghans. - Salvaging the War in Afghanistan - CSIS - Afghanistan