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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.