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March 1, 2007
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Much of what must happen in Afghanistan for the central government to succeed is admittedly beyond the remit of ISAF. Afghanistan's insecurity is the result of many interconnected problems including government corruption, the slow progress of reconstruction, widespread poppy cultivation and the continued power of local warlords and militias. These interconnected issues all require redress if the Afghan government is to establish legitimate authority across the country, but lie outside the core mission and competency of ISAF forces. What is certain, however, is that failure by NATO to deliver on its commitment to assist in bringing security and stability to Afghanistan will jeopardize the Afghan government's prospects for success.
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