National Intelligence Estimate
A released portion of the upcoming National Intelligence Estimate, or NIE, warned that Afghanistan is in a "downward spiral", casting serious doubts on the ability of the Afghan government to defeat the influence of Taliban leadership in the region. The next full report is expected to be released sometime in November 2008.
Fast Facts
- Composed by 16 intelligence agencies
- Report "almost complete"1
- Says Afghanistan is in a "downward spiral"1
- Afghan government no longer capable of holding back Taliban influence1
- Draws criticism on Bush administration lack of Afghan intervention1
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