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The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction: High-Risk List

March 28, 2019 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT

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After 17 years and $132 billion appropriated for reconstruction, the United States finds itself at an inflection point in Afghanistan. Afghan security forces are locked in a stalemate with the Taliban on the battlefield, ISIS-K remains a persistent threat, and corruption continues to threaten to fatally undermine the Afghan state. In the midst of this, the United States is currently engaged in negotiations with the Taliban about a possible end to the conflict.  

Join us at CSIS on Thursday, March 28th at 10am as Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), John F. Sopko, unveils SIGAR's latest high-risk list for Congress. The High-Risk List will call attention to the greatest threats facing U.S. reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, including those that may arise if a peace agreement is reached. Mr. Sopko will then join Dr. Anthony H. Cordesman and Dr. Seth G. Jones for a discussion of the report's findings.

This event is made possible through general support to CSIS. 
 
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Anthony H. Cordesman

Anthony H. Cordesman

Former Emeritus Chair in Strategy
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Seth G. Jones
Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR)