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Afghanistan elections
The Peculiar Case of Elections Under the Taliban
By Franz J. Marty
The election of neighborhood representatives in Kabul suggests that the Taliban are in some aspects pragmatic, but this experiment will likely remain limited.
Afghanistan Has Another Power-Sharing Deal. Can This One Last?
By Hadia Haqparast
To avoid another political crisis in Afghanistan, we need to draw lessons from the National Unity Government (NUG).
Afghanistan’s Turbulent Decade
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
From 2010 to 2020, the Taliban insurgency picked up steam while Afghanistan’s institutional dysfunction deepened.
Prolonged Patience: Elections in Afghanistan
By Gabriel M. Piccillo
The results are still being debated and turnout was low. But Afghanistan’s democracy remains the lone source of hope for the country.
Trump's US-Taliban Move Pushes Afghans Toward Fragile Vote
By Cara Anna
The September 28 election couldn’t happen at a more difficult time.
The Illusion of Afghanistan's Upcoming Parliamentary Elections
By Nafay Choudhury
Fixing Afghanistan’s broken electoral system requires reforms that alter its fundamental operation.
Parliamentary Elections Loom in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
After more than three years of delays, Afghanistan's parliamentary polls are set for October 20.
A Solution or the Beginning of an Ethnic Crisis in the Afghan Parliamentary Elections?
By Bismellah Alizada
The decision to divide Ghazni into three constituencies could deepen ethnic tensions in the province.
Why Elections Could Break the Afghan Peace Process or Fix It
By Noah Coburn
The planned elections could be a part of establishing peace but they pose significant risks as well.
Elections Might Make Things Worse for Afghanistan
By Abdullah Elham
Upcoming elections, unless reforms are made, will only increase political instability.
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.
Interview: Ashraf Ghani
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat's interview with the new president of Afghanistan.
The Afghans Who Didn’t Vote
By Ali Latifi
Many younger Afghans see the elections not as a source of inspiration, but of frustration.
A New Dawn for Afghanistan?
By Sanjay Kumar
Despite political uncertainty, a new optimism is becoming evident among the people of Afghanistan.
Assessing the Taliban's 'Spring Offensive' Threat
By Ankit Panda
The Taliban have announced that their 2014 "spring offensive" will begin imminently.
Afghanistan’s Milestone
By Akmal Dawi
For the first time ever, one elected Afghan president is being succeeded by another as America’s strategic mission comes to an end.
Afghan Presidential Campaigning Begins
By Ankit Panda
Afghanistan's eleven presidential candidates began campaigning amidst security concerns.
Former Warlord Primed For Afghan Presidency
“A presidential candidate with a violent terrorist group named in his honor.”
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