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Afghanistan peace talks

Mullah Baradar: Afghanistan’s President-in-Waiting?

Mullah Baradar: Afghanistan’s President-in-Waiting?

By Sudha Ramachandran
Baradar appears as a moderate today but as part of the Taliban regime in the 1996-2001 period, he participated in horrific massacres.

Implications of the Evolving Situation in Afghanistan

Implications of the Evolving Situation in Afghanistan

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate.
The US Exit: Views From Afghanistan’s Civil Society

The US Exit: Views From Afghanistan’s Civil Society

By Ritu Mahendru and Inshah Malik
With Biden’s announced timeline for full U.S. withdrawal, there’s a looming question of failed promises in Afghanistan.

Understanding Pakistan’s Take on India-Taliban Talks

Understanding Pakistan’s Take on India-Taliban Talks

By Umair Jamal
Will Pakistan support India’s bid to establish ties with the Afghan Taliban?

Afghanistan’s Women Are the Key to a Lasting Peace

Afghanistan’s Women Are the Key to a Lasting Peace

By Sohrab Azad
To guarantee a peace process that will materialize and come to fruition, women need to be substantively involved at every level, from pre-negotiation to talks.

US Starts Troop Pullout, Seeks End to Afghan Leaders’ Feud

US Starts Troop Pullout, Seeks End to Afghan Leaders’ Feud

By Associated Press
The United States began withdrawing troops from Afghanistan while the dueling inaugurations of Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah have thrown plans for talks with the Taliban into chaos.

China Pledges Support for US-Taliban Peace Agreement

China Pledges Support for US-Taliban Peace Agreement

By Associated Press
 China on Monday pledged its support for the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement in Afghanistan and called for the "orderly and responsible" withdrawal of foreign troops to avoid a power vacuum and possible terrorist resurgence.
What Kind of Government Do Afghans Want?

What Kind of Government Do Afghans Want?

By Yaqub Ibrahimi
A political settlement in Afghanistan will require an agreement on regime type: electoral democracy versus emirate. What do the people prefer?

The Missing Links in the Afghan Peace Process

The Missing Links in the Afghan Peace Process

By Mushtaq Rahim
The U.S., Afghan government, and Taliban will all need to readjust their positions if there is to be any hope of peace.

Where Does the Afghan Peace Process Stand After Talks Collapsed?

Where Does the Afghan Peace Process Stand After Talks Collapsed?

By Umair Jamal
Trump’s cancellation of peace talks with the Taliban makes his top envoy’s job more difficult.

Afghanistan Vows to Crush Militants After Deadly Wedding Attack by Islamic State

Afghanistan Vows to Crush Militants After Deadly Wedding Attack by Islamic State

By Rahim Faiez
“We will take revenge for every civilian drop of blood,” President Ghani vowed as Kabul mourns 63 dead.
Why Are the Taliban Reluctant to Declare a Ceasefire?

Why Are the Taliban Reluctant to Declare a Ceasefire?

By Daud Khattak
It's not only a negotiating tactic. There's real fear on the Taliban's end about what happens after the guns go silent.

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