The Loya Jirga is supposed to forge unity in a divided Afghanistan, but it may just underline existing fissures.

Peace talks are predicated on the notion that the Taliban have fundamentally changed. They haven't.

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

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

Afghanistan successfully held its parliamentary elections last weekend amid security threats .

How this week’s parliamentary elections will reshape Afghanistan’s political future.

After more than three years of delays, Afghanistan's parliamentary polls are set for October 20.

Vice President Dostum’s return to Afghanistan underlines the complexity of the battle for political influence.

The Afghan government will struggle to jump-start economic growth while political uncertainty is perhaps at its height.

All signs point to "no."

The current focus on the shortcomings of the IEC risks overshadowing the bigger problems of electoral representation.