The United States Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats on Thursday offered a pessimistic assessment on Thursday of the security situation in Afghanistan, where the U.S government is planning to send more troops to combat resurgent militants.

Meanwhile, Gen. Vincent Stewart, head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, said if the situation was not addressed, the U.S-led alliance risked losing the fragile gains it had made during the protracted conflict.

In this episode of Tawde Khabare, host Yama Alemi discusses the topic with following guests:

•          Dawlat Waziri, Defense Ministry spokesman

•          Daud Hassaas, former member of Meshrano Jirga (Upper House of Parliament)

•          Mohammad Dawar Nadi, political affairs analyst