In the prolonged American debate over Afghanistan, the country best positioned to increase civilian assistance has not been mentioned: India. When it comes to Afghanistan, India and the United States have convergent interests as well as complementary capabilities. Formalizing our work together would deepen India's stake in a durable regional solution, and its strong civilian-side capabilities would enhance the developmental effort for the long term. As President Obama ponders our direction in Afghanistan, he should use Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Washington this week to engage India as a central player in the tough, uphill battle to secure South Asia.
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