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September 22, 2020
China’s Stake in the Afghan Peace Process
By Sohrab Azad
Afghanistan is already of strategic importance to Beijing. As U.S. troops leave, China's influence will grow.
September 22, 2020
Witnesses: Afghan Government Airstrikes Kill 24 Civilians
By Associated Press
The Afghan Defense Ministry, however, said the airstrikes killed 30 Taliban fighters.
September 21, 2020
The Intra-Afghan Dialogue Is Good News for Pakistan-US Relations
By Syed Ali Zia Jaffery
Successful conclusion of the talks will allow both countries to explore other areas of cooperation and rebuild ties firmly.
September 21, 2020
Beyond the Intra-Afghan Talks, Uzbekistan Sees a Bright Future
By Umida Hashimova
The promise of peace in Afghanistan opens doors for Uzbekistan.
September 15, 2020
US Envoy Lauds Pakistan’s Role in Afghan Peace Talks Process
By Associated Press
Washington's peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and a U.S. delegation visiting Pakistan praised its assistance.
September 15, 2020
Why Am I Worried About the Taliban’s Return?
By Ali Reza Sarwar
One Afghan explains why he’s concerned about the return of the Taliban to the official political arena in Afghanistan.
September 15, 2020
Expect US Election to Have Consequences for Troops Overseas
By Associated Press
Trump has doubled down on “bring the troops home” rhetoric; Biden is more circumspect.
September 14, 2020
No Exit From India’s Afghanistan Dilemma?
By Abhijnan Rej
As intra-Afghan talks start in Doha, India is left without a good hand to play vis-à-vis the Taliban.
September 11, 2020
Warring Sides: Is There an End to Violence in South Asia?
By Niha Dagia
What does the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s reunification mean for Afghanistan and Pakistan?
September 11, 2020
The Need for an Enduring US Military Presence in Afghanistan
By Julian D. Alford and Amin Tarzi
U.S. interests in Afghanistan are enduring and will need to be safeguarded into the future.
September 11, 2020
Taliban Say Peace Talks With Afghan Team to Start Saturday
By Associated Press
The much-delayed talks are reportedly set to begin this weekend.
September 10, 2020
US Aims for 4,500 Troops in Afghanistan by November
By Catherine Putz
CENTCOM Commander McKenzie told reporters U.S. withdrawal plans aim for 4,500 troops in Afghanistan on a “October, late October, November time frame.”
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