Jeffrey Dressler is a defense and foreign policy analyst who contributed to The Weekly Standard in 2011–2012. His writing focused on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and counterterrorism policy, including analysis of congressional hearings and regional security dynamics. He was a research analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, specializing in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The Haqqani network is the most aggressive terrorist organization targeting U.S. and host nation forces in Afghanistan. Founded by aging patriarch Jalaluddin Haqqani, the network is now managed by his sons Sirajuddin, Badruddin, and Nasiruddin, and their uncles Ibrahim and Khalil. They have carved…
In testimony before the House Armed Services Committee today, General John Allen said the mission in Afghanistan remains on track, despite the infamous Quran burnings and last week’s civilian casualty incident. Allen, who will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday morning,…
Later this month, President Obama will decide the size and scope of the drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. July 2011 marks the beginning of a process that should ultimately result in the complete transfer of security responsibilities to the Afghans by 2014. Although the American public has…