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Greater international support is needed to secure and stabilizeAfghanistan, a crucial front in the global war on terrorism. TheFebruary 18 Pakistani election provides an opportunity to isolateextremists along the border. The U.S. should work with NATOcountries on a joint approach to Pakistan and consider appointing ahigh-level envoy to coordinate policies between Afghanistan andPakistan.

If the Taliban is able to regain influence in Afghanistan without breaking ties with international terrorism, al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups could re-establish safe haven there.