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Afghanistan peace talks
Why Are the Taliban Reluctant to Declare a Ceasefire?
By Daud Khattak
It's not only a negotiating tactic. There's real fear on the Taliban's end about what happens after the guns go silent.
Fight Night in Afghanistan
By Michelle Tolson
Afghanistan’s mixed martial arts scene in the time of the Taliban.
Long Awaited Intra-Afghan Conference Brings Peace One Step Closer
By Kathy Gannon
The much-touted conference was attended by Taliban, Afghan government representatives, women, and civil society.
Afghanistan’s Bloody Peace Process
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Even as officials continue to talk peace, violence has surged in Afghanistan.
Taliban Bombing Kills 6, Wounds Scores in Downtown Kabul
By Amir Shah and Kathy Gannon
The attacks represent an escalation amid ongoing U.S. talks with the Taliban.
Russia’s Falling Out With Kabul
By Samuel Ramani
Russia's embrace of the Taliban is increasingly coming at the expense of Afghan President Ghani's government.
What Colombia Can Teach Us About Afghanistan
By Lionel Beehner and Liam Collins
Two wars, two peace deals -- what lessons does Colombia hold for Afghanistan?
Why the Taliban Are in Control of the Afghan Peace Process
By Umair Jamal
The Afghan peace process is at the mercy of the Taliban.
The Other Peace Talks: Afghan Women, Millennials, and Social Media
By Michelle Tolson
The grassroots peace process is working – it just needs time, say civil society activists
US-Taliban Talks: What's on the Agenda in Doha?
By Catherine Putz
This week's critical talks between the U.S. and the Taliban revolve around a two-item agenda.
Without Regional Cooperation, Afghan Peace Will Remain Elusive
By Daud Khattak
Afghanistan won’t have peace unless its neighbors agree to stop their meddling.
Talking With the Enemy: Why India Needs to Engage the Taliban
By Pratyush Dubey
The Taliban will be a legitimate party in any eventual peace deal. Time for India to accept reality and start talking.