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Terrorists in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan
October 01, 2022

Terrorists in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

By Jonathan Schroden
Afghanistan remains a simmering cauldron of jihadist terrorist groups, various actors seeking to counter them, and conflict and cooperation among the groups themselves.

What Did the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan Accomplish?
November 12, 2021

What Did the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan Accomplish?

By Sreeram Chaulia
The India-hosted meeting revealed the geopolitical fault lines that have prevented a unified pan-regional response to Afghanistan’s multiple cascading crises.
Living Under Taliban Rule: Afghan Citizens Voice Their Fears
November 04, 2021

Living Under Taliban Rule: Afghan Citizens Voice Their Fears

By Tasnim Nazeer
Afghans who used to work for the government now fear for their lives under Taliban rule. 

Chaos in Afghanistan Threatens CPEC
July 19, 2021

Chaos in Afghanistan Threatens CPEC

By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The latest attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province confirms what analysts already feared: Taliban advances in Afghanistan are emboldening terrorists seeking to target Chinese interests in Pakistan.

In Afghanistan, Deja Vu All Over Again
July 17, 2021

In Afghanistan, Deja Vu All Over Again

By Aidai Masylkanova
Just as in 2014, there is a sense of anxiety bordering on panic about the impending U.S. withdrawal.

A Month Into the US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
June 02, 2021

A Month Into the US Withdrawal From Afghanistan

By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
As the U.S. embarks on its final withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban moved to strike provincial centers and peace talks remain stalled.

A Decentralized Government Is Not the Answer to Afghanistan’s Problems
February 29, 2020

A Decentralized Government Is Not the Answer to Afghanistan’s Problems

By Ajmal Burhanzoi
In Afghanistan's case, devolving power to local institutions will only encourage further jihadism designed to wring concessions from the state.
Afghans Celebrate Reduction in Hostilities But Fear Civil War
February 26, 2020

Afghans Celebrate Reduction in Hostilities But Fear Civil War

By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
The U.S. is ready to make peace with the Taliban. But can Afghanistan’s political factions come to terms with each other?

Islamic State’s Lingering Legacy in Afghanistan 
February 05, 2020

Islamic State’s Lingering Legacy in Afghanistan 

By Giuliano Battiston
“The defeat of Daesh is definitive,” says a district governor. But the group’s impact is still being felt on the ground.

Afghanistan’s Turbulent Decade
January 28, 2020

Afghanistan’s Turbulent Decade

By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
From 2010 to 2020, the Taliban insurgency picked up steam while Afghanistan’s institutional dysfunction deepened.

Managing the AfPak Challenge in US-India Relations
August 09, 2019

Managing the AfPak Challenge in US-India Relations

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Both sides need to carefully manage this issue to avoid damaging the wider relationship.
US, Afghan Casualties Continue to Climb Even Amid Peace Talks
April 09, 2019

US, Afghan Casualties Continue to Climb Even Amid Peace Talks

By Rahim Faiez
Since Monday, 3 American soldiers and 20 Afghan troops have been killed in Taliban attacks.

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