Conflict to Sustainable Development: The Complexities of Afghanistan's Future

Explore the complexities of sustainable development in Afghanistan through this insightful lecture by Bill Frej, Diplomat in Residence at the Santa Fe Institute. Delve into new approaches for countering the ongoing insurgency and discover how complexity science can inform policy decisions for a way forward. Gain a deeper understanding of key issues such as corruption, insecurity, poverty, and governance challenges, while learning about positive changes underway in this complex environment. Examine topics including the US military presence, stabilization efforts, parallel initiatives, and the transition process. Analyze the Afghan security forces, tribal networks, and the importance of a systemic perspective in foreign policy. Investigate counterintuitive analyses and the potential for stability in Afghanistan's breadbasket region. Engage with thought-provoking questions and insights on achieving success in this challenging geopolitical landscape.

Introduction
Why are we there
Key Problem Nation
The US Military
Complex Systems
Stabilization
Parallel Efforts
Supporting the Transition
Success
Three Brief Points
Afghan Security Forces
Systemic Perspective
Applying Complexity to Foreign Policy
Questions
Success in the South
Afghanization
Tribal Networks
counterintuitive analysis
Afghanistans breadbasket
Stability in Afghanistan