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U.S. in Afghanistan

A Remote Corner of Afghanistan Offers a Peek Into the Future of the Country

A Remote Corner of Afghanistan Offers a Peek Into the Future of the Country

By Franz J. Marty
In Kamdesh, Nuristan, where U.S. forces withdrew more than a decade ago, the American presence is a distant – and negative – memory for many locals.

Afghanistan Fiasco Does Not Destroy US Credibility in Asia-Pacific

Afghanistan Fiasco Does Not Destroy US Credibility in Asia-Pacific

By Denny Roy
While the disaster unfolding in Afghanistan will have many negative consequences, it will not by itself cause the end of U.S. strategic pre-eminence in the Asia-Pacific region.
US to Cease Publishing of Afghanistan Airstrike Data Amid Peace Process Concerns

US to Cease Publishing of Afghanistan Airstrike Data Amid Peace Process Concerns

By Ankit Panda
The sudden change reverses a norm dating back to 2013.

Iran, India, and a New Way Forward for Afghanistan

Iran, India, and a New Way Forward for Afghanistan

By C. Christine Fair
A new strategy for Afghanistan begins in Iran and needs India’s help.

The Trump Administration's Terrible Idea for Afghanistan's Security Forces

The Trump Administration's Terrible Idea for Afghanistan's Security Forces

By Ghulam Farooq Mujaddidi
The Trump administration wants Afghan security forces to withdraw from parts of the country. That is a very bad idea.

Why Elections Could Break the Afghan Peace Process or Fix It

Why Elections Could Break the Afghan Peace Process or Fix It

By Noah Coburn
The planned elections could be a part of establishing peace but they pose significant risks as well.

Talking to the Taliban: The Trump Edition

Talking to the Taliban: The Trump Edition

By Sudha Ratan
Why talk to the Taliban now?
Why Russia Wants the US to Stay in Afghanistan

Why Russia Wants the US to Stay in Afghanistan

By Samuel Ramani
Moscow would like to avoid having to militarily intervene itself.

What Does the Syrian War Mean for Afghanistan?

What Does the Syrian War Mean for Afghanistan?

By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
The impact on U.S.-Russia ties will be a blow for the Afghan government, as will the return of Afghan fighters from Syria.

Afghanistan: Where Warlords Fear to Tread

Afghanistan: Where Warlords Fear to Tread

By Patrick Knapp
Afghanistan’s complexity refuses to fade as quickly as its strategic importance.

Another Damning Afghanistan Reconstruction Report

Another Damning Afghanistan Reconstruction Report

By Catherine Putz
SIGAR issued its 27th quarterly report to Congress and the news isn’t great.
Could Afghanistan Be a Model for US-China Cooperation?

Could Afghanistan Be a Model for US-China Cooperation?

By David Caragliano and Noah Coburn
The two powers have interests in Afghanistan that are not incompatible.

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