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Hamid Karzai

Political Reform Urgently Needed in Afghanistan

Political Reform Urgently Needed in Afghanistan

By Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili and Mohammad Qadam Shah
Without reform of its centralized political system, Afghanistan will remain mired in factionalism and civil conflict.

In Afghanistan, the War Goes On

In Afghanistan, the War Goes On

By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
After 18 years, the United States is still entangled in war in Afghanistan.
How Afghanistan’s Judiciary Lost Its Independence

How Afghanistan’s Judiciary Lost Its Independence

By Sayed Ziafatullah Saeedi
For reasons both structural and political, the Afghan Supreme Court has turned into a de facto ally of the president.

Afghanistan’s ‘China Card’ Approach to Pakistan, Part 1: 1991-2014

Afghanistan’s ‘China Card’ Approach to Pakistan, Part 1: 1991-2014

By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
Since the early '90s, Kabul has tried to convince China to intervene with Pakistan on its behalf – to little success.

Taliban to Take Part in ‘Intra-Afghan’ Talks in Moscow

Taliban to Take Part in ‘Intra-Afghan’ Talks in Moscow

By Kathy Gannon and Rahim Faiez
The Taliban will be talking with opposition politicians and tribal elders – but not representatives of the government in Kabul.

Afghan Chief Executive: US-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement Here to Stay

Afghan Chief Executive: US-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement Here to Stay

By Ankit Panda
Despite recent rumblings, the U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement isn't going anywhere.

Hamid Karzai and the Russia Connection

Hamid Karzai and the Russia Connection

By Samuel Ramani
The former Afghan president is promoting positions closely aligned with Russian interests.
'Pashtun Diplomacy' in Afghan Foreign Policy

'Pashtun Diplomacy' in Afghan Foreign Policy

By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
Historically, Kabul has had many different motives for engaging with Pakistani Pashtuns.

The Tangled History of the Afghanistan-India-Pakistan Triangle

The Tangled History of the Afghanistan-India-Pakistan Triangle

By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
Kabul's foreign policy approach has shifted between favoring India and Pakistan since the partition.

The Failure of Foreign Aid in Afghanistan

The Failure of Foreign Aid in Afghanistan

By Reza Farzam and Rustam Ali Seerat
Attempts to buy security have been misguided.

The Coming Political Crisis in Afghanistan

The Coming Political Crisis in Afghanistan

By Abdul Basit
The National Unity Government could split apart when its power sharing deal expires on September 30.
What Next for the Afghanistan Peace Talks?

What Next for the Afghanistan Peace Talks?

By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The Taliban leadership issue appears to have derailed the process.

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