A Conversation with Afghanistan’s U.S. Ambassador

Shortly after taking office, President Obama made the war in Afghanistan a high military priority when he authorized 21,000 additional troops to be sent to the region. This move returned to center stage what had long been termed “the forgotten war.” Today, as the presidential election in Afghanistan nears, the Taliban makes headlines, and the American troop presence grows, the world is paying close attention. To assess the situation in the region and to take stock of U.S.-Afghan relations, The Takeaway is joined by Ambassador Said Tayeb Jawad, Afghan ambassador to the United States.