In brief: Afghanistan – timetable to 2014

The timetable for drawing down ISAF forces by the end of 2014 was endorsed at the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Lisbon in November 2010. This note provides a short overview of the timetable and recent statements from NATO members.

Library note Afghanistan: The Timetable for Security Transition SN0581 takes a more extensive look at the timetable for transferring security responsibility to the Afghan National Security Forces, the current commitment of contributing nations, and any plans for withdrawal.