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An Afghan Peace on Whose Terms?
April 23, 2019

An Afghan Peace on Whose Terms?

By Marvin G. Weinbaum and Samad Sadri
Peace talks are predicated on the notion that the Taliban have fundamentally changed. They haven't.
Is the Taliban’s Former Capital Ready to Welcome Them Back?
April 18, 2019

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?

Here Come Afghanistan’s Youth
December 01, 2018

Here Come Afghanistan’s Youth

By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Afghanistan’s election was a battle between traditional strongmen and young optimists.

Afghan Parliamentary Elections Marred by Technical Troubles and Insecurity
October 21, 2018

Afghan Parliamentary Elections Marred by Technical Troubles and Insecurity

By Franz J. Marty
Despite security risks and technical difficulties, Afghanistan goes to the polls.

The Illusion of Afghanistan's Upcoming Parliamentary Elections
October 17, 2018

The Illusion of Afghanistan's Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

By Nafay Choudhury
Fixing Afghanistan’s broken electoral system requires reforms that alter its fundamental operation.
Why Are Afghanistan’s Elections Crucial?
October 16, 2018

Why Are Afghanistan’s Elections Crucial?

By Noah Coburn
How this week’s parliamentary elections will reshape Afghanistan’s political future.

Beyond Pakistan, Afghanistan’s Most Serious Problem Is Governance
February 02, 2018

Beyond Pakistan, Afghanistan’s Most Serious Problem Is Governance

By Ahmad Mohibbi
It is time to seriously assess the performance of the Afghan National Unity Government.
Elections Might Make Things Worse for Afghanistan
December 30, 2017

Elections Might Make Things Worse for Afghanistan

By Abdullah Elham
Upcoming elections, unless reforms are made, will only increase political instability.

Afghanistan in 2017: Achievements and Challenges
December 28, 2017

Afghanistan in 2017: Achievements and Challenges

By M. Ashraf Haidari
Afghanistan remains a work in progress.

Afghan Parliamentary Elections: Huffing and Puffing, But Missing the Bigger Picture
November 28, 2017

Afghan Parliamentary Elections: Huffing and Puffing, But Missing the Bigger Picture

By Nafay Choudhury
The current focus on the shortcomings of the IEC risks overshadowing the bigger problems of electoral representation.

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