Number: RL33503
Title: U.S. and Coalition Military Operations in Afghanistan: Issues for Congress
Authors: Andrew Feickert, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The U.S. military has been involved in Afghanistan since the fall of 2001 when Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) toppled the Taliban regime and attacked the Al Qaeda terrorist network hosted by the Taliban. A significant U.S. military presence in the country could continue for a number of years as U.S., North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Coalition, and Afghan National Army (ANA) forces attempt to stabilize the country by defeating the insurgency, facilitating reconstruction, and combating Afghanistan's illegal drug trade.
Pages: 15
Date: March 27, 2007