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Taliban
IS-K Can’t Scuttle the Afghan Peace Process
By Daud Khattak
There are many possible bumps on the road to peace in Afghanistan, but IS-K isn’t a top concern.
Shattering Taliban Attack in Kabul Even as US Deal Nears
By Rahim Faiez and Cara Anna
The Taliban continue to kill Afghan civilians in attacks they say are meant for foreign "invaders.”
Young Afghan Women Barely Remember Taliban But Fear a Return
By Cara Anna
Worried about losing what they’ve gained, Afghanistan’s young women demand a voice in the country’s future.
Afghanistan: A Region on Edge as Peace Talks Near the Finish Line
By Catherine Putz
U.S.-Taliban talks end without a deal, but tantalizingly close; Uzbekistan garners a rebuke for welcoming Taliban representatives.
Playing the Right Hand: US Negotiations With the Taliban
By Jeff Smith
Washington needs to remain clear-eyed about its goals as it looks to exit Afghanistan.
Khalilzad Hails 'Excellent Progress' in Talks With the Taliban
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, the UN mission in Afghanistan says civilian casualties spiked in July as violence continues.
Women Are Critical to Building a Lasting Peace in Afghanistan
By Ian J. Lynch
Women are critical to the everyday peacebuilding activities necessary to put any peace agreement into effective practice.
5 Reasons Imran Khan's US Visit Was a Win for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Did Imran Khan accomplish much during his trip to Washington?
Taliban Bombing Kills 6, Wounds Scores in Downtown Kabul
By Amir Shah and Kathy Gannon
The attacks represent an escalation amid ongoing U.S. talks with the Taliban.
Trust, Naivety, and Negotiating With the Afghan Taliban
By Kambaiz Rafi
Not talking to the Taliban is counterproductive, but going too far is naïve.
The Peculiar Presence of the Islamic State in Kunar
By Franz J. Marty
An opaque offshoot of the self-declared Islamic State in one Afghan province displaced thousands of civilians.
Taliban Declare Start of Spring Offensive Amid Talks With US
By Amir Shah
Even though Taliban attacks never quite ceased during the winter, the insurgent group made its annual spring announcement.