Watch Robert Baer, a former CIA field operative for the Middle East, answer questions on three important questions related to Karzai, an Afghan National Army and the impact of the war on the region.

Question: Will troop escalation make the Karzai government more dependent on the U.S.?

Question: Can the U.S. train an Afghan National Army that can stand on its own?

Question: What is the impact of the war on Afghanistan on the greater region?