As Doha gears up for another round of Taliban talks, hope and despair are both in the air.

Concerns are growing that Afghanistan's government will not survive an eventual U.S. withdrawal.

The grassroots peace process is working – it just needs time, say civil society activists

This week's critical talks between the U.S. and the Taliban revolve around a two-item agenda.

Mohammad Haneef Atmar could shape the future of Afghanistan and US engagement in the country.

Afghanistan won’t have peace unless its neighbors agree to stop their meddling.

Afghanistan's presidential race heats up amid peace talks with Taliban insurgents.

The Taliban will be talking with opposition politicians and tribal elders – but not representatives of the government in Kabul.

U.S. envoy in charge of the quest for a peace deal in Afghanistan encouraged by recent progress, but hurdles remain.

The Taliban will be a legitimate party in any eventual peace deal. Time for India to accept reality and start talking.

Afghans remain divided on the possibility of peace, and strongly fearful of the Taliban.

Mohammad Hanif Atmar vows to put an end to the ongoing insurgency as he announces his candidacy.  

Russia’s reconciliation efforts should align with Afghanistan’s needs.

What does the release of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund tell us about the prospects for peace talks in Afghanistan?

More talking, more violence -- where is the war in Afghanistan going?

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