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Afghanistan post-2014
Interview: Daniel Markey
By Jack Detsch
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's extraordinarily successful trip to Washington, and the new outlook for Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's 'Complex' Insurgency
By Ankit Panda
The "Taliban" label no longer applies to a single, monolithic entity in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan at the Crossroads
By Ajmal Shams
Economically dependent on the foreign presence, Afghanistan will need to work hard to succeed on its own.
Afghans Ponder the End of ISAF
By Franz J. Marty
Afghan views on the end of the international combat missions in the Hindu Kush.
What Now for Afghanistan?
By Tamim Asey
With the end of the war, the country faces an uncertain future.
Left Behind: The Afghan Translators Who Served With the U.S. Military
By Kyla Ryan
Too many Afghans are being left stranded, at serious risk.
Can the Afghan Army Prevail on the Battlefield?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
For all their flaws, there’s reason to think Afghanistan’s national security forces can hold their ground.
The Top Ten Stories in South Asia, 2014
By Alyssa Ayres
A look at the events in 2014 likely to have the most lasting impact on the region and beyond.
Afghanistan’s Complex Peace Calculus
By Tamim Asey
A host of factors – and actors – need to be considered as Afghanistan starts down the road to peace.
India, Iran, and the West
By Hrishabh Sandilya
Why the development of the Chabahar port could be a significant development for Asian security.
Could Iran and China Cut the US Out of Afghanistan?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing and Tehran share similar interests in a stable Afghanistan that does not depend on U.S. support.
Following the New Silk Road
By Erica Marat
Experts are skeptical of the future of what is essentially America’s exit strategy for Afghanistan.