Afghanistan

Afghan civilians, always in the crossfire between government and Taliban forces, are more at risk than ever before.

At a time when the two countries should be engaging more to resolve misunderstandings, they have recalled their ambassadors.

Moscow is also reported to be open to some kind of cooperation with the U.S., though far short of American bases in Central Asia.

Zalmay Khalilzad's visit came just hours after Afghanistan withdrew its ambassador from Pakistan.

The latest attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province confirms what analysts already feared: Taliban advances in Afghanistan are emboldening terrorists seeking to target Chinese interests in Pakistan.

The Taliban’s recent lightning offensive in northern Afghanistan may be a litmus test for the relevance of the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization.

Central Asian countries have begun coordinating their responses to the worsening security situation in Afghanistan. 

Just as in 2014, there is a sense of anxiety bordering on panic about the impending U.S. withdrawal.

Why is the Afghan government pursuing full membership in the SCO, and what would that step mean for the grouping?

As the U.S. looks to station over-the-horizon capabilities to address issues in Afghanistan, Central Asia is an obvious locale.

Gen. Scott Miller has served as America's top commander in Afghanistan since 2018.