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Afghan Taliban
Russia’s Falling Out With Kabul
By Samuel Ramani
Russia's embrace of the Taliban is increasingly coming at the expense of Afghan President Ghani's government.
Is the Taliban’s Former Capital Ready to Welcome Them Back?
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Kandahar has come a long way since Taliban rule. What do its residents think about the peace talks?
Can the Afghan State Survive the Peace Process?
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Concerns are growing that Afghanistan's government will not survive an eventual U.S. withdrawal.
What Did the Latest US-Taliban Talks Accomplish?
By Kathy Gannon
After marathon talks, many questions about Afghanistan’s future remain unanswered.
Afghan Official: Suicide Blast Near Jalalabad Kills 17
By Rahim Faiez
U.S. forces assisted Afghan troops in quelling the attack on a construction company in Nangarhar province.
US-Taliban Talks: What's on the Agenda in Doha?
By Catherine Putz
This week's critical talks between the U.S. and the Taliban revolve around a two-item agenda.
The Taliban’s Delusion Hampers Reconciliation
By Daud Khattak
Emboldened by foreign support, the Taliban continue to refuse talks with the Afghan government.
Taliban Suicide Bomber Kills 4, Wounds Over 100 in Kabul
By Rahim Faiez
The Taliban's bloody terror campaign continues with an attack on a favorite target.
Why the Afghan Taliban Are Ready to Talk
By Umair Jamal
The Taliban has many reasons to seek talks with Afghanistan’s neighbors.
Afghan Peace Talks Make More Slow Progress
By Daud Khattak
For the “first time I feel optimistic while following these talks,” one observer says.
In Afghanistan, a Rushed Peace Will Be a Short Peace
By Mohammad Shoaib Haidary
Afghans remain divided on the possibility of peace, and strongly fearful of the Taliban.
A New Turn in the Taliban’s War: Hazarajat Under Siege
By Rustam Ali Seerat and Rahmatullah Batoor
The Ghani government’s negligence when it comes to non-Pashtuns is clear.