Afghanistan Beyond 2014

US and NATO combat forces are set to leave Afghanistan by 2014. Afghanistan's neighbors and western countries are working to ensure their commitment for the country's security and economic stability. A new Silk Road is among the plans which will allow the country to take ownership of its economic future. *INT* Michael O'Hanlon is a security analyst with the Brookings Institution in Washington. He says the new Silk Road cannot be made unless the country is stabilized. Mike added that 2014 is also the year for Presidential elections and under the Afghan constitution, Parliament, political parties and alternative centers of political influence remain week so we need to help Afghans find some meaningful ways to choose the next president. *INT* Caroline Wadhams is a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. She says some basic reforms are needed in the areas of Justice and accountability because they are under the influence of the President, Afghans need greater checks and balances in the justice and accountability system to help deal with people's grievances.

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