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This paper analyzes the process that produced the Bonn Agreement in 2001 which charted the political course for Afghanistan. As the Bonn Conference’s 10th anniversary approaches, the fundamental challenge is simply stated: How can US national interests in Afghanistan be achieved with fewer resources? It offers step-by-step recommendations for US policymakers on how to shape specific conditions in Afghanistan, beginning with Bonn 2011 (Bonn II), for the post-2014 period.