Policing Afghanistan: A Meeting of the Security Sector Reform Working Group
Despite the $10 billion spent on training, the Afghan police are "the weak link in the security chain," according to Special Envoy Richard Holbrooke. Police expansion is a major component of President Obama's strategy for Afghanistan, but there is widespread concern about this program. USIP's Security Sector Reform Working Group hosted a panel presentation to discuss this issue.
Despite the $10 billion spent on training, the Afghan police are "the weak link in the security chain," according to Special Envoy Richard Holbrooke. Police expansion is a major component of President Obama's strategy for Afghanistan, but there is widespread concern about this program. A panel of experts discussed this issue from their various perspectives.
Speakers
- Ali Jalali
Distinguished Professor, National Defense University
Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan (Jan 2003 - Sep 2005) - Mark Schneider
Senior Vice President, International Crisis Group - Federiga Bindi
Visiting Fellow, The Brookings Institution
Director of the Jean Monnet European Centre for Excellence - Richelle Smockum
Senior Policy Advisor for Rule of Law, Afghanistan Task Force of Foreign Affairs
International Trade Canada - Robert Perito, Moderator
Director, Security Sector Reform Working Group, U.S. Institute of Peace
