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Afghan National Army
November 16, 2018
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.
August 04, 2017
The Battle for the Afghan Border
By Bardia Rahmani
What do Afghanistan’s border guards see as the main obstacles to securing the frontier?
January 25, 2017
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.
December 29, 2016
Challenges and Opportunities for Afghanistan in 2017
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
2016 was a difficult year for Afghanistan and 2017 presents unique challenges.
December 09, 2016
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.
October 11, 2016
Afghanistan: General Dostum Micromanages Kunduz War
By Shawn Snow
Afghan security forces have been struggling to push the Taliban out of Kunduz city.
September 27, 2016
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.
May 09, 2016
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.
January 20, 2016
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.
December 08, 2015
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.
October 15, 2015
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.
October 10, 2015
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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