"I feel confident that by the end of 2014, the Afghan security forces will be able to take full responsibility for the security and provide that secure environment for the Afghan people that is essential for further economic and social development," Rasmussen said.
Japan has been increasing its military outlays since the early 1980's in response to requests by the United States that it pick up added responsibility for the security of the region, particularly patrolling and guarding sea lanes extending 1,000 miles outside the Japanese archipelago.
We seek a full transition to Iraqi responsibility for the security of your country.
Who should take responsibility for the security breach that enabled the bombing to happen?
Mrs. Clinton took responsibility for the security failures when she testified at a Congressional hearing in January.
Mr. Shtayyeh foresaw more problems in other appointments, like the minister of interior, who has responsibility for the security forces.
Explaining his rationale, Mr. Brown told Parliament, "The Iraqis are now able to take responsibility for the security themselves".
He also reiterated the French view that the United Nations should take responsibility for the security of Iraq.
Indeed, Microsoft must shoulder a lot of the responsibility for the security woes suffered by its customers, analysts say.
Mr. Arafat will control the National Security Council, which will have overall responsibility for the security forces.
