Ashley Jackson

8th Q is for @JarrettBlanc: What is the best possible deal that can be reached between @ashrafghani & @DrabdullahCE? And in the USG’s view, what does a good deal between them look like? #AFGPanel 26/n

9th Q is for @a_a_jackson: What methods would you consider to be most successful in countering corruption at district/local levels in #Afghanistan? What accountability avenues exist in regards to reporting local government abuse/corruption? #AFGPanel 27/n

10th Q is for @Afghan_Policy: IRT identity consciousness among the Afghan #Taliban on the basis of Kandahari and non-Kandahari: Do you think this can damage cohesion of the TB after they get representation in the future government of #Afghanistan? #AFGPanel 28/n

11th Q is for @JarrettBlanc: What are the best & worst case, & most likely scenarios over the next 6-12 months in #Afghanistan? What is the potential for Kabul falling to the #Taliban a la Saigon? #AFGPanel 29/n

12 Q is for @a_a_jackson: What govt mechanisms are there in #Afghanistan to ensure local arrangements will equitably treat women, minorities, & the weak? What will prevent local elites from capturing a disproportionate share of devolved resources and authority? #AFGPanel 30/n

13th Q is for @JarrettBlanc: What do you see as the biggest necessary compromises on the part of #Afghanistan’s govt & the #Taliban in order to get to a lasting peace agreement? #AFGPanel 31/n

14th Q is for @Afghan_Policy: What does a power-sharing agreement b/w #Afghanistan's government and Afghan #Taliban mean for the latter's relationship with the Pakistani Taliban (Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan)? #AFGPanel 32/n

15th Q is for @a_a_jackson: What is the most successful example of former insurgents breaking with criminality and illicit economic activities? How would that example apply to the #Taliban? #AFGPanel 33/n