Identity politics in Kabul undermines U.S. objectives in Afghanistan.

Counterterrorism is in and nation-building is out, but the United States still has no way out of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan’s failure to bring reform to its security apparatus is long overdue for a fix.

A revealing interview with Putin's top envoy in Afghanistan suggests continued rapprochement with the Taliban.

The Diplomat speaks to a Kunduz government official about the Taliban's takeover of the city.

The Afghan government has a unique opening with Omar's death. It shouldn't squander it.

During and after the First Anglo-Afghan War, the British embarked on a hybrid form of colonialism, it didn't work.

With the U.S. refocusing its role in Afghanistan, China and Pakistan are leading the push for talks with the Taliban.