The United States now has about 60,000 troops in Afghanistan the largest contingent in the 42-nation international force.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

Unification Minister Hyun In-taek, told lawmakers Friday any prospective summit would be contingent on several factors.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

France has the fourth-largest contingent in Afghanistan, with 3400 troops based around the country.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

Germany has the third-largest NATO contingent in Afghanistan - 4,300 personnel.

VOA: standard.2010.07.27

"Think of it this way: through the new FCL, we are creating contingent liabilities - our insurance policies - and against that, we need contingent assets, and that is what the $500 billion is going to be.

VOA: standard.2009.04.22