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Afghanistan-Pakistan relations
How the Torkham Incident Threatens CPEC, TAPI, and CASA
By Abdul Rahim
Pakistan's regional isolation could undermine its long-term strategic plans.
The Torkham Incident: Why Afghanistan and Pakistan Exchanged Fire
By Rohan Joshi
The tensions that led to an explosion of hostilities across the Afghan-Pakistan border have been long simmering.
Pakistan Tightens Security at Key Afghan Border Crossing
By Roshni Kapur
The Torkham crossing is now off limits to anyone who does not have a valid visa or travel documents.
In Afghanistan, Time to Wage War for Peace
By Moh. Sayed Madadi
With the Taliban leadership in transition, now is the time for the Afghan government to go on the offensive.
Did Hope for Afghan Peace Die With Mullah Mansour?
By Daud Khattak
Mansour's death makes peace talks even less likely, while inflaming regional tensions.
Afghanistan: Why Ashraf Ghani's New Strategy Won't Work
By Umair Jamal
Ashraf Ghani's new approach won't help him win Afghanistan's long struggle against the Taliban.
Afghan President Blames Pakistan for Sheltering Taliban
By Catherine Putz
Ghani said militant groups “are being hosted and aided from the territory of Pakistan.”
Afghan Peace Talks: Road to Nowhere
By Vinay Kaura
As security in Afghanistan deteriorates, the GCQ continues to struggle to make progress.
Afghanistan to Start Peace Talks With Taliban By the End of February
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Representatives from four countries expect peace talks with the Taliban to begin by the end of this month.
Is South Asia Experiencing a Cold War?
By Catherine Putz
Afghan CEO Abdullah Abdullah says it is.
The New Politics of War and Peace in Afghanistan
By Tamim Asey
It is time to end “Great Game” politics in Afghanistan.
Pakistan Hosts 4-Nation Talks on Afghan Peace
By Ankit Panda
A four-country meeting will pave the path to resumed peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.