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Afghanistan
Can the UN Push Afghanistan and the Taliban Back to the Negotiating Table?
By Catherine Putz
If the path to peace in Afghanistan is via negotiation, the Taliban don’t seem to be keen on taking that road.
Bilateral Bond Between Pakistan and Russia Deepening
By Niha Dagia
Both countries believe that a political settlement in Afghanistan is necessary for regional peace and stability.
Breakdancing in Kabul: A Coping Mechanism for Generations Growing up in War
By Robyn Huang
Kabul breakdancers use hip hop to cope with mental health struggles amid increasing violence and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. troop withdrawal.
China’s Afghanistan Challenge and the Central Asian Dilemma
By Niva Yau and Raffaello Pantucci
None expect China to replace the United States in military terms, but Central Asia may hope Beijing plays a more substantial role in Afghanistan.
Attacks Target Polio Teams in East Afghanistan, 5 Killed
By Kathy Gannon and Tameem Akhgar
Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan are the only two remaining countries in the world where polio is endemic.
10 Killed in Attack on Demining Camp in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
“What took place last night was genuinely horrific: Ten men, murdered in their beds.”
US Pullout From Afghanistan Half Done, But Questions Remain
By Lolita C. Baldor and Robert Burns
Officials acknowledge that the withdrawal so far has largely involved removing or otherwise disposing of mountains of equipment.
China Urges Closer Afghanistan Ties as US Withdrawal Looms
By Associated Press
China has long resented the presence of U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan, but is equally wary of instability in the region.
Bombs in Afghan Capital Kabul Kill at Least 10, Wound 12
By Tameem Akhgar and Kathy Gannon
Two of three blasts Monday occurred in a mostly Hazara area, following other recent attacks targeting the community.
A Month Into the US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
As the U.S. embarks on its final withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban moved to strike provincial centers and peace talks remain stalled.
School Bombing Latest Tragedy for Afghanistan’s Hazaras
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Afghanistan’s Hazaras have long been persecuted and over the last 20 years targeted in attacks of increasingly cruelty.
Taliban Tells Afghanistan’s Neighbors Not to Host US Forces
By Catherine Putz
"If such a step is taken, then the responsibility for all the misfortunes and difficulties lies upon those who commit such mistakes.”