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Afghan Peace Negotiator Urges New Era in Ties with Pakistan

Afghan Peace Negotiator Urges New Era in Ties with Pakistan

By Associated Press
Abdullah Abdullah, who now heads Afghanistan’s peace negotiating team, paid his first visit to Pakistan in 12 years this week.

What Does Afghanistan’s Latest Outreach to Pakistan Mean for India?

What Does Afghanistan’s Latest Outreach to Pakistan Mean for India?

By Aparna Pande and Vinay Kaura
Abdullah Abdullah, who is chairing Kabul’s peace efforts, is set to visit Pakistan soon. Should India be worried?
Afghanistan Has Another Power-Sharing Deal. Can This One Last?

Afghanistan Has Another Power-Sharing Deal. Can This One Last?

By Hadia Haqparast
To avoid another political crisis in Afghanistan, we need to draw lessons from the National Unity Government (NUG).

Afghan President and Rival Announce Power-sharing Agreement

Afghan President and Rival Announce Power-sharing Agreement

By Associated Press
Two months after Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah each declared themselves president, the rivals have arrived at a deal.

The Taliban Rejects Ghani’s Intra-Afghan Dialogue Team: What Now?

The Taliban Rejects Ghani’s Intra-Afghan Dialogue Team: What Now?

By Umair Jamal
The Taliban’s decision to reject Ghani’s intra-Afghan dialogue team should not come as a surprise.

Afghan Officials Say Taliban Attacks Kill 11 Troops, Police

Afghan Officials Say Taliban Attacks Kill 11 Troops, Police

By Associated Press
The Taliban have not claimed responsibility for the latest attacks which Kabul says they carried out on Afghan forces.

Via Video Conference, Afghan Government and Taliban Discuss Prisoner Releases

Via Video Conference, Afghan Government and Taliban Discuss Prisoner Releases

By Catherine Putz
Despite political infighting in Kabul, the government and Taliban are discussing the first step in their peace process.
US Shames Afghan Leaders’ Obstinance as Pandemic Looms

US Shames Afghan Leaders’ Obstinance as Pandemic Looms

By Associated Press
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo threatened a $1 billion cut to Afghanistan funding if Afghanistan’s leaders can’t settle their feuds.

As Pompeo Leaves Kabul, No Word on Political Power-Sharing Deal

As Pompeo Leaves Kabul, No Word on Political Power-Sharing Deal

By Associated Press
The U.S. had said it wouldn't get involved in the political tussle, but with a fragile peace at risk Pompeo undertook an urgent visit to Afghanistan.

Peace Is Easier Said Than Done in Afghanistan

Peace Is Easier Said Than Done in Afghanistan

By Ankit Panda
The U.S.-Taliban ‘leap day’ deal is proving difficult to see through, even as the Afghan government tries to move forward.

US Diplomats Urge Afghans to Set Political Squabbles Aside

US Diplomats Urge Afghans to Set Political Squabbles Aside

By Catherine Putz
Top U.S. diplomats dealing with the Afghan conundrum have urged unity and progress; but the political impasse in Kabul persists.
The Inauguration of 2 Presidents: Afghanistan’s Constitutional Crisis

The Inauguration of 2 Presidents: Afghanistan’s Constitutional Crisis

By Zalmai Nishat
To solve the election stalemate and salvage peace talks with the Taliban, Afghanistan needs to rethink its all-powerful executive branch.

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