As General David Petraeus assumes the mantle of leadership in Afghanistan, he faces the difficult task of shifting the momentum away from the Taliban.
Today, Kabul played host to over 40 foreign ministers and other international leaders representing the broad coalition of the "unwilling, but we can't abandon Afghanistan" group of countries.
Lebanon has experienced a brief respite starting in May 2008, from violence, strife, and political stalemate. It has not been perfect, but the peace has provided a modicum of long-awaited stability.
