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Chairman Menendez Releases Report on "Afghanistan in Transition: The U.S. Civilian Presence and Assistance Post-2014"

Press Release

Date: Oct. 27, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a report authored by the Democratic majority staff today, titled: "Afghanistan in Transition: The U.S. Civilian Presence and Assistance Post-2014."

The report examines the development challenges that remain in Afghanistan following the recent political transition and offers a series of recommendations for U.S. assistance approach and civilian presence.

"Afghanistan stands at the crossroads as the country experiences historic political and security transitions," Menendez said. "American lives were lost, vast resources were spent in defense of Afghanistan, and we have an obligation to ensure these gains are not reversed. The new Afghan government also has an obligation to address corruption and use U.S. taxpayer resources responsibly. U.S. assistance in Afghanistan must be defined by increased accountability, sustainability, and effectiveness. This Senate Foreign Relations Committee majority staff report offers a perspective on how we should consider engaging the new government in Afghanistan."

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