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Afghanistan Taliban
What’s Wrong With the US Afghanistan Strategy?
By Kashif Hussain
The U.S. strategy has faltered out of the gate, thanks to a lack of coordination at home and in the region.
The Trump Administration's Terrible Idea for Afghanistan's Security Forces
By Ghulam Farooq Mujaddidi
The Trump administration wants Afghan security forces to withdraw from parts of the country. That is a very bad idea.
Terrorism in Asia: The Global Village Effect
By Neil Thompson
How extremists in Asia are feeding off each others’ unrelated conflicts.
Afghanistan: A Game of Thrones
By Ahmad Mohibi
Vice President Dostum’s return to Afghanistan underlines the complexity of the battle for political influence.
Pay Attention to Russia's South Asia Strategy
By Uzair Younus
Russia is isolating and undermining the United States in the region.
Kabul’s Overture, the Taliban’s Dilemma, and the Way Out
By Mushtaq Rahim
It’s not surprising that the Taliban have not responded to Ghani’s peace offer.
A Peaceful Afghanistan Key to Regional Connectivity in South and Central Asia
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Afghanistan's security and prosperity depends on its neighbors, and vice versa.
Afghanistan Stares Down the Barrel of the Long Defeat
By Gautham Ashok
SIGAR paints a worrying picture of the security situation in Afghanistan.
The Myth of an Iran-Russia Alliance in Afghanistan
By Samuel Ramani
For Iran and Russia, Afghanistan is more likely to be an area of geopolitical competition than a sphere of cooperation.
War, Drugs, and Peace: Afghanistan and Myanmar
By Austin Bodetti
The illegal drug trade is sabotaging peace in Afghanistan and Myanmar alike.
What's Behind Saudi Arabia's Turn Away From the Taliban?
By Samuel Ramani
Saudi Arabia’s increasingly anti-Taliban stance helps Riyadh consolidate its vital regional alliances and isolate Qatar.
Sectarian War Is Looming Over Afghanistan
By Rustam Ali Seerat
The Taliban and Islamic State join forces to target Shiites in Afghanistan.