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Afghanistan peace talks
Why Does Pakistan’s Release of a Key Taliban Leader Matter?
By Adrian Hänni
What does the release of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund tell us about the prospects for peace talks in Afghanistan?
US-Taliban Talks Under the Shadow of Deadly Violence
By Monish Tourangbam and Swati Sinha
More talking, more violence -- where is the war in Afghanistan going?
Can Russia End the War in Afghanistan?
By Samuel Ramani
Russia has been seeking to establish a leading role in the stabilization of Afghanistan.
What Might Lie Ahead for Afghanistan?
By Marvin G. Weinbaum and Samad Sadri
Looking beyond wishful thinking, here are four possible future scenarios for the course of the war in Afghanistan.
To Win the Peace, Afghans Must Be in the Driver’s Seat
By M. Ashraf Haidari
The U.S. is right to refuse to talk directly with a divided Taliban, as an Afghan-led peace process is necessary.
Talking to the Taliban: The Trump Edition
By Sudha Ratan
Why talk to the Taliban now?
Uzbekistan's Afghanistan Peace Conference: What to Expect
By Catherine Putz
Can Uzbekistan help Afghanistan reach peace?
For Peace in Afghanistan, Listen to Afghans
By M. Ashraf Haidari
There can be no peace without an Afghan-led peace process that involves regional stakeholders.
Can China Help Mediate Between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
By Catherine Putz
There's ample room for cynicism, but Beijing may just be able to pull Pakistan back to the table.
Taliban Set-Backs Open Door to Peace Negotiations
By Shawn Snow
A former senior aide to Mullah Omar has called on the Taliban to negotiate with the Afghan government.
Ghani’s Deal With the Devil: Hekmatyar and Transitional Justice
By Shawn Snow
A long delayed, elusive agreement between the government of Afghanistan and Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has been inked.
Afghanistan’s Pakistan Problem
By Adam Gallagher
The number of US troops in Afghanistan won't make a difference unless the root of the terrorist problem is addressed.