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Afghanistan’s neighbors can accept instability as long as threats to their security remain manageable and Afghan territory remains available for operations against their rivals. Why should the United States support a different future for Afghanistan?

This concept note sets out ACF’s proposal for an Afghan Covenant grounded in a shared civic national identity, shared and limited power, and peaceful political competition. Afghan commitment comes first; a credible Afghan–U.S. partnership comes second.

I lived in Kabul, Afghanistan for one year. During that time, I was privileged to drive Kabul’s streets, to see Afghan people driving, walking, waiting for…