Number: RL31355
Title: Afghanistan's Path to Reconstruction: Obstacles, Challenges, and Issues for Congress
Authors: Rhoda Margesson, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: Once hostilities end and the Afghan phase of the war on terrorism starts to wind down, reconstruction efforts will begin in earnest. International attention will likely turn to Afghanistan's short- and medium-term future, raising questions between the United States and its allies about division of labor, burdensharing, and exit strategies. It is anticipated that Congress will examine reconstruction efforts underway, aid priorities, long-term reconstruction proposals, and the implementation role to be played by the United States.
Pages: 19
Date: Updated September 20, 2002