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Why the US Envoy's Road to Afghan Peace Is Littered With Obstacles
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Kathy Gannon
February 06, 2019
While the U.S. and the Taliban have both claimed significant progress in the latest talks, they have yet to pen a deal.
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December 22, 2018
Afghan Peace Talks Make More Slow Progress
For the “first time I feel optimistic while following these talks,” one observer says.
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Afghan Peace Talks Make More Slow Progress
November 12, 2018
The Afghanistan Conundrum: Russia’s Peace Plays and India’s Room for Maneuver
Realities are changing in Afghanistan, and New Delhi must be nimble.
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The Afghanistan Conundrum: Russia’s Peace Plays and India’s Room for Maneuver
May 24, 2016
With Mullah Mansour Out of the Picture, Is Peace Near for Afghanistan?
After Mullah Mansour's death, the Taliban must cut a deal with the Afghan government.
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With Mullah Mansour Out of the Picture, Is Peace Near for Afghanistan?
May 18, 2016
Hezb-e-Islami Moves Closer to a Final Deal with the Afghan Government
Kabul is optimistic and to be honest, needs a win.
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Hezb-e-Islami Moves Closer to a Final Deal with the Afghan Government
May 11, 2016
Hezb-e-Islami's Opening Is a Major Opportunity for Ashraf Ghani and Afghanistan
Peace may remain elusive for Afghanistan, but outreach to Hezb-e-Islami will be an important stepping stone in getting there.
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Hezb-e-Islami's Opening Is a Major Opportunity for Ashraf Ghani and Afghanistan
April 28, 2016
Ashraf Ghani's New Plan to Win Afghanistan's Long War Against the Taliban
Afghanistan's president appears determined to move beyond peace talks.
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Ashraf Ghani's New Plan to Win Afghanistan's Long War Against the Taliban
March 24, 2016
Ahmed Rashid on Afghanistan's Challenges in 2016
The Diplomat
speaks with long-time Taliban analyst Ahmed Rashid about the possibility for peace in Afghanistan.
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Ahmed Rashid on Afghanistan's Challenges in 2016
January 11, 2016
Pakistan Hosts 4-Nation Talks on Afghan Peace
A four-country meeting will pave the path to resumed peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.
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Pakistan Hosts 4-Nation Talks on Afghan Peace
December 31, 2015
7 Events of Geopolitical Consequence to Anticipate in Asia in Early 2016
2016 will kick off with a bang. Here's what you need to keep an eye on early in the new year.
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7 Events of Geopolitical Consequence to Anticipate in Asia in Early 2016
July 30, 2015
Afghanistan's Ex-Intelligence Chief Reflects on Mullah Omar's Death
Amrullah Saleh, the former head of Afghanistan's National Directorate of Security (NDS), discusses Mullah Omar's death.
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Afghanistan's Ex-Intelligence Chief Reflects on Mullah Omar's Death
July 30, 2015
Dead or Alive, Is Mullah Omar Still a Wanted Man?
The leader of the Afghan Taliban for over two decades, Mullah Omar, may finally be dead. Or not.
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Dead or Alive, Is Mullah Omar Still a Wanted Man?
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