The Congressional Research Service has recently updated several publications on Afghanistan, including these (all pdf).
“NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance,” updated July 16, 2007.
“Afghanistan: Post-War Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy,” updated June 21, 2007.
“Afghanistan: Narcotics and U.S. Policy,” updated June 19, 2007.
“Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance,” updated June 15, 2007.
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