Peter Bergen : The World Bank study points out that `` military spending by the United States ( and other countries ) finances the salaries of military personnel , investments in weapons equipment and systems . ... For the first time , Afghan government served its full term . He says lack of military coup attempt shows government is more stable than many countries . As in Pakistan , Afghanistan likely to be crucial for those two nations . Bergen : He says Afghan economy is resilient and Taliban may be receding .
Peter Bergen : For the first time , Afghan government served its full term . He says lack of military coup attempt shows government is more stable than many countries . As in Pakistan , Afghanistan likely to be crucial for those two nations . Bergen : He says Afghan economy is resilient and Taliban may be receding .