Evaluating the U.S. Military Contribution in Afghanistan
Testimony from National Security and Defense Program
Testimony from National Security and Defense Program

Evaluating the U.S. Military Contribution in Afghanistan

Testimony by Stephen Biddle

November 2020

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Stephen Biddle testified before the Armed Services Committee in the United States House of Representatives. His statement evaluated the U.S. military contribution in Afghanistan. 

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