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U.S. Afghanistan policy

A Murdered Ambassador, a Closed Embassy: The Tragic History of US Diplomacy in Afghanistan

A Murdered Ambassador, a Closed Embassy: The Tragic History of US Diplomacy in Afghanistan

By Freshta Jalalzai
As the U.S. debates the fate of its embassy in Kabul, it's worth remembering the broader context of Afghanistan-U.S. diplomatic relations – including the murder of Ambassador Dubs in 1979.

World Continues to Fail Afghanistan as Another Freezing Winter Sets in

World Continues to Fail Afghanistan as Another Freezing Winter Sets in

By Rajeev Agarwal
Despite repeated multilateral and bilateral discussions, little progress has been made on Afghan issues since the Taliban takeover.
The Unintended Impacts of U.S. Weapons Supplied to Afghanistan

The Unintended Impacts of U.S. Weapons Supplied to Afghanistan

By Erica Mumford
The U.S. policy of arming parties in conflict presents significant risks that weapons will be diverted into unfriendly hands. 

China’s Embrace of the Taliban Complicates US Afghanistan Strategy

China’s Embrace of the Taliban Complicates US Afghanistan Strategy

By Zane Zovak
China’s willingness to partner with the Taliban undermines American efforts to influence the extremist group’s behavior through pressure campaigns and sanctions.

Biden’s Afghanistan Policy Pleases No One. But Some Critics Are Wrong Too.

Biden’s Afghanistan Policy Pleases No One. But Some Critics Are Wrong Too.

By Jasmine Bhatia and Sarajuddin Isar
Both proponents and critics of the controversial decision to order the unfreezing and splitting of Afghanistan’s foreign reserves are getting it wrong.

A Shadow War on the Taliban?

A Shadow War on the Taliban?

By Amalendu Misra
India’s discussions with Russia, the U.K., and the U.S. could form the core of international opposition to Taliban rule.

In Kabul, Pentagon Chief Speaks of ‘Responsible End’ to War

In Kabul, Pentagon Chief Speaks of ‘Responsible End’ to War

By Lolita C. Baldor and Rahmin Faiez
With questions swirling about how long U.S. troops will remain in the country, Austin said that "in terms of an end date or setting a specific date for withdrawal, that's the domain of my boss."
The Blinken Letter: A Renewed Push for Afghan Peace, Proposals Both New and Old

The Blinken Letter: A Renewed Push for Afghan Peace, Proposals Both New and Old

By Catherine Putz
Parts of the brief letter have drawn a strong reaction from Afghan leaders, while talks dangle in Doha.

With the Afghan Taliban in Islamabad, Is Pakistan Finally Getting What It Has Always Wanted?

With the Afghan Taliban in Islamabad, Is Pakistan Finally Getting What It Has Always Wanted?

By Umair Jamal
What are the Taliban up to?

Stay the Course to Win the Peace in Afghanistan

Stay the Course to Win the Peace in Afghanistan

By M. Ashraf Haidari
The U.S. must be careful not to repeat the mistake of an overly-hasty withdrawal of support for Afghanistan.

The Forgotten Cold War Sacrifices of the Afghan People

The Forgotten Cold War Sacrifices of the Afghan People

By M. Ashraf Haidari
Misconceptions about the Soviet invasion point to a larger problem about the way the world thinks about Afghanistan.
What’s Wrong With the US Afghanistan Strategy?

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.

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