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Afghan security
Afghanistan: The Calm Before the Storm
By Naqeebullah Miakhel and Najibullah Noorzai
By not attacking during the opium harvest, Kabul has missed a critical opportunity to strike a blow against the Taliban.
Afghanistan: Rethinking the Transition Strategy
By Abbas Farasoo
Afghanistan's government must learn the lessons of 2015 as it looks forward to a long-term transition.
What's Behind China's Offer of Military Aid to Afghanistan?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's concerns about Afghan stability are real, but direct military aid will remain limited.
Afghanistan's Abdullah Abdullah Optimistic About the Peace Process
By Sanjay Kumar
Speaking in New Delhi, Afghanistan's chief executive officer addressed a range of problems confronting the country.
Why India Transferred Attack Helicopters to Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
India's attack helicopter transfer to Afghanistan suggests a new era in ties between New Delhi and Kabul.
Afghanistan’s Successes and Failures in 2015
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
2015 saw Afghanistan face several challenges, but the National Unity Government saw modest success as well.
Securing Stability in Afghanistan, the 'Heart of Asia'
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
The upcoming Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process meeting offers an opportunity for the world to come together on Afghanistan.
Why Was an Afghan Compressed Natural Gas Station 86 Times More Expensive Than Expected?
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction wants to know why, but the Pentagon has no answers.
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.
Afghanistan: Offensive to Retake Kunduz Fails
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Taliban have dug in around the city and have widened their attacks.
With Kunduz Under Siege, Afghanistan Is Again at a Crossroads
By Sanjay Kumar
The fall of the important northern city of Kunduz spells trouble for Ashraf Ghani’s government.
China Responds to Afghanistan's Bloodiest Day Since 2009
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's ambassador promised training and equipment for Afghan forces. With peace talks faltering, will that be enough?