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Afghan National Army

Ghani: Afghan Police, Army Death Toll Since 2015 at More Than 28,500

Ghani: Afghan Police, Army Death Toll Since 2015 at More Than 28,500

By Ankit Panda
The high toll raises questions about the sustainability of government forces in Afghanistan.

The Battle for the Afghan Border

The Battle for the Afghan Border

By Bardia Rahmani
What do Afghanistan’s border guards see as the main obstacles to securing the frontier?
Security Sector Reform: Long Overdue in Afghanistan

Security Sector Reform: Long Overdue in Afghanistan

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

Challenges and Opportunities for Afghanistan in 2017

Challenges and Opportunities for Afghanistan in 2017

By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
2016 was a difficult year for Afghanistan and 2017 presents unique challenges.

Despite Rising Violence, Some Promising Trends in Afghanistan

Despite Rising Violence, Some Promising Trends in Afghanistan

By Adam Wunische
A recent survey shows that, while many problems persist in Afghanistan, there are some positive developments.

Afghanistan: General Dostum Micromanages Kunduz War

Afghanistan: General Dostum Micromanages Kunduz War

By Shawn Snow
Afghan security forces have been struggling to push the Taliban out of Kunduz city.

Checkpoints Continue to Plague Afghan Security Forces

Checkpoints Continue to Plague Afghan Security Forces

By Shawn Snow
The issue surrounding check points is both political and poor leadership, according to U.S. General John W. Nicholson.
Combat Mission Over, But US Remains at War in Afghanistan

Combat Mission Over, But US Remains at War in Afghanistan

By Ankit Panda
Details from the Pentagon's inquiry into the Battle for Kunduz in October 2015 highlight high combat involvement for U.S. forces.

Afghanistan: A Reporter's Journey Through a Winter of War

Afghanistan: A Reporter's Journey Through a Winter of War

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Despite the end of NATO combat operations in Afghanistan, the war rages on as intensely as ever -- even in winter.

Revenge of the Taliban: The Story of the Afghan Soldier Mumtaz

Revenge of the Taliban: The Story of the Afghan Soldier Mumtaz

By Franz-Stefan Gady
How the ongoing war in Afghanistan wrecked a soldier's family.

3 Lessons for Kabul and Washington After the Battle for Kunduz

3 Lessons for Kabul and Washington After the Battle for Kunduz

By Ankit Panda
The 15-day siege of Kunduz will be a wake-up call for Kabul and Washington.
Kunduz Frontline Report: 10 Days After the Taliban Siege

Kunduz Frontline Report: 10 Days After the Taliban Siege

By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat’s Sanjay Kumar speaks to Afghan journalist Shershah Nawabi 10 days after the fall of the city to the Taliban.

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