Looking beyond wishful thinking, here are four possible future scenarios for the course of the war in Afghanistan.

China’s role in Afghanistan is undoubtedly growing. What does that mean for the peace process?

The Taliban's announced ceasefire represents a tentative move toward peace. Will it hold?

M. Ashraf Haidari explores the challenges and opportunities facing the peace process.

By embracing a hardline anti-Taliban strategy, Saudi Arabia hopes to force the Taliban to abandon its military ambitions.

The Taliban should heed a grassroots movement demanding an end to civilian casualties.

The planned elections could be a part of establishing peace but they pose significant risks as well.

It’s not surprising that the Taliban have not responded to Ghani’s peace offer.

President Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy means tough times for Afghanistan.

Progress on freedom of speech, political participation, and women’s rights in Afghanistan cannot be compromised.

Can Uzbekistan help Afghanistan reach peace?

Afghanistan remains a work in progress.

The International Criminal Court comes a step closer to investigating war crimes in Afghanistan.

For Iran and Russia, Afghanistan is more likely to be an area of geopolitical competition than a sphere of cooperation.

In sidelining justice for peace, Afghanistan has wound up enjoying neither.

Some practical steps the three countries can take to boost trilateral cooperation.