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A team of soldiers from Balkan countries headed by the Croatians are training up all the Military Police for the Afghan Army. Now primarily in a mentoring role, much emphasis is put on building up Afghan trainers in the lead up to the draw down of international troops. Produced by William Bonnett. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

The ARK Project is a multinational but Danish-led pool of ships that ensures stable charter costs for sea-lift in the event of a crisis or war. In order to minimize costs the ships are chartered to the civilian market when not needed for military transport. Also available in high definition

The Command and Staff College in Kabul offers the chance for Afghan army officers to do develop their skills. Students can chose to follow a variety of courses which run for up to eight months. French, Canadian and Turkish soldiers work at the site as mentors for the army leadership.

Afghanistan has produced its first self-funded 3D cartoon animation. Alessandro Pavone reports. Produced by Alessandro Pavone, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Package about how the Afghan Police are preparing for the troop draw down in Afghanistan. Produced by Jeff Holden.

NATO TV visits Herat, the famous western city near the border with Iran. The province is widely thought to be in line for a complete transition to Afghan control starting. We talk to local people and the police chief for an update on the security situation after the first round of transition in July. Produced by Ruth Owen.

An inside view of NATO’s Special Operations Headquarters where elite forces from member and partner countries work and train together. By sharing a common understanding these troops build relationships and become part of a multinational Special Forces community. Also available in high definition

Wading three kilometers through a cold, muddy river, more than two hundred Afghan Commandos have been put through their paces trying to compete to be a member of the Afghan National Army Special Forces. The men have had to undergo a grueling three day selection process at a camp on the outskirts of Kabul. Also available in high definition

Governor Musa Khan of Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, flew out to visit villagers in rural Zana Khan district, an area heavily contested by Taliban. His visit was part of an ANSF-led military operation to clear out known insurgents and pledge increased security and services in hopes of gaining trust and loyalty of people. Produced by Jeff Holden.

In the final episode of our ”Road to Chicago” series we’ve arrived in Chicago where we meet up with university students for a debate about the Summit and the future of the Alliance. Available in High Definition.

As the future of Afghanistan is discussed at the NATO Summit in Chicago, NATO highlighted the Afghan tradition of kite flying at the annual Chicago Kids & Kites Festival.

The evening before the start of the two-day NATO Summit in Chicago, the cross-town match between the Chicago Cubs and the White Sox was dedicated to all those who have taken part in NATO operations like the ISAF mission in Afghanistan.

Young professionals and students from around the world participate in the Young Atlanticist Summit that takes place in parallel to the NATO Summit in Chicago. The Youth Summit provides the decision-makers of tomorrow the opportunity to engage with the leaders of today. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

Afghan sprinter Massoud Azizi prepares for the London Olympic Games. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

NATO is preparing to acquire 5 unmanned air vehicles or UAVs. With the support of resources on the ground they will allow the Alliance to develop its own ground defense capability. Includes sound bites from Lars Nesse, NAGSMA technical requirements manager and Scott Hulett, NAGSMA technical manager. Also available in high definition.

Jalalabad is home to the Afghan Bollywood industry. Filmmakers and actors from all around the country come to this city in the east of Afghanistan to make their names in cinema. NATO Channel went to see the production of the movie ‘Unfaith’. Includes sound bites from Amershah Talash, Actor And Director, Najeeb Sadiq, Actor Mohammad Shah Majro, Producer-Director-Actor and Najib Ullah Sadiq, Actor.

Afghan girl students defy prejudices and threats, determined to have an education and be able to contribute to their country’s progression towards independence and security. Produced by Alessandro Pavone, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Special Forces from 96 countries focused on “Building the Global SOF Partnership” at a conference in Tampa, Florida. The multinational cooperation of NATO Special Operations Forces serves as a good example for such a global Special Forces network. Produced by Karsten Reiniers. Also available in High Definition.

Although it had an unusual name, the first annual Kabul Police Film Fest got large turnouts and good reviews for films that many considered to be more than just public service announcements made for the Ministry of Interior and the United Nations Development Program, which sponsored the event. Produced by Jeff Holden. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

Lt. General Noorzai visits the Helmand Afghan Border Police (APB) to discuss any last minute issues with the opening of a new compound, and see how the ABP are progressing towards self-sufficiency. Also available in high definition

More than a thousand U.S. Marines are about to leave a base in the south of Afghanistan. Delaram, in Nimroz Province, is being handed over to the Afghan National Army. ISAF Commander, Gen. John Allen, has been to see how the transition is going. Produced by Melissa Preen. This version includes voiceover and graphics.

An Afghan mother describes how farming vegetables rather than poppy has helped her to overcome the challenges of bringing up five children and dealing with a drug-addict husband. Her husband’s hooked on heroin, she’s got five young children and she runs a farm. But Aziza says her life is better now than it was when she used to grow poppy. Produced by Mel Preen, Afghanistan.

NATOChannel Series “Piracy” Episode 1: “The Human Cost” focuses on a report released on 22nd June by the International Maritime Bureau and "Oceans Beyond Piracy” called “The Human Cost of Somali Piracy” which highlights the plight of hostages. Includes interviews with the authors of the report as well as representatives of the IMO and the NATO Shipping Centre. Produced by Mike Muehlberger. This ve...

Danish homicide detective Arne Woythal talks about the difficulties he faces in his role as a mentor to Afghanistan’s CID, and takes us to the scene of a very recent police assassination on the streets of Gereshk, Afghanistan. Soundbite includes Detective Inspector Arne Woythal. Produced by Jake Tupman.

Afghanistan has an abundant supply of some of the finest marbles in the world. Modern equipment and better infrastructure can help to develop one of Afghanistan's most lucrative industries. Also available in high definition