However, once this structure is removed, problems with the transition back to civilian status tend to arise.

FORBES: Our Returning Military: We Need to Do More

In Kabul, Mr. McDonough met with General Allen and other senior ISAF officials to discuss the military campaign, the transition process, and the status of building and strengthening the Afghan National Security Forces to assume responsibility as U.S. and coalition forces continue to draw down.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

This is because such countries have moved furthest along the demographic transition from poor, high-fertility status to richer, low-fertility status.

ECONOMIST: African child mortality