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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Mineral Resources Are a Lost Opportunity and a Threat
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
Without a coherent strategy, Afghanistan's vast mineral resources represent both a lost opportunity and a threat to national security.
Top US Commander Sees Increased Iranian Threat in Afghanistan
By Associated Press
Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie says he is seeing a "worrisome trend" of Iranian malign interference in Afghanistan.
More TAPI Delays, This Time in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
A law on land acquisition and critical MoUs remain unsettled, TAPI's "progress" remains slow across Afghanistan.
Survey: Nearly Half of Afghans Want US Troops Out After Deal
By Associated Press
Afghans remain divided about whether U.S. and NATO troops should stay after a peace deal -- 46 percent say leave, 33 percent say stay.
Peace in Afghanistan Must Not Ignore Afghan Voices
By Zaman Sultani
Peace in Afghanistan must be worthy of its name.
Great Britain’s Worst Military Blunder in South Asia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Recounting the disastrous end of Great Britain’s first invasion of Afghanistan.
As Violence Soars, Time Runs out for Afghan Interpreters
By Associated Press
19,000 Afghan interpreters are still waiting for the State Department to decide their fate.
US Ambassador Leaves Kabul, Ends 2-Year Afghan Tenure
By Associated Press
The ambassador's departure comes as U.S. tensions with neighboring Iran have soared following a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad that killed Iran's top general.
Taliban Target Afghan Security Forces, Killing 26
By Associated Press
The latest Taliban attacks underscore that the insurgents are at their strongest point since the beginning of the 18-year war.
Don’t Close the US-Funded American University of Afghanistan
By Ahmadullah Azadani
Washington’s commitment to supporting the institution is vital for its students and all of Afghanistan.
What to Expect from US Secretary of State Pompeo’s Upcoming Visit to Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
After visits to Ukraine and Belarus early in the new year, Pompeo will touch down in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Taliban Council Agrees to Ceasefire in Afghanistan
By Associated Press
The U.S. and Taliban appear tantalizingly close to an agreement, again.