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Afghanistan security
A Battle of Several Fronts: Afghan Women in the Security Forces
By Jawad Zawulistani
Afghanistan can do more to bring women into the security forces, and the country will benefit greatly from doing so.
Kabul’s Overture, the Taliban’s Dilemma, and the Way Out
By Mushtaq Rahim
It’s not surprising that the Taliban have not responded to Ghani’s peace offer.
Inside the Minds of Afghanistan’s Commandos
By Franz J. Marty
It’s said Afghanistan’s special forces have never lost a battle, but what do they think of the war?
The History of Chinese Mediation Between Afghanistan and Pakistan
By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
Kabul and Islamabad have long requested China help them settle their differences.
What Living in Kabul Is Really Like
By Franz J. Marty
Afghanistan's capital is not even half as dangerous as everyone thinks.
Russia's Security Inroads With Turkmenistan
By Samuel Ramani
Beyond economic relations, Moscow and Ashgabat are increasingly seeking security cooperation.
Afghan-led RECCA and Heart of Asia Processes Can Bolster Regional Stability and Prosperity
By M. Ashraf Haidari
These two processes, though underutilized, remain the best hope for bringing stability to the region.
Central Asia’s Road to Prosperity Runs Through a Peaceful Afghanistan
By Tadamichi Yamamoto
Afghanistan will loom large at the upcoming “Security and Sustainability” conference in Uzbekistan.
Afghanistan Stares Down the Barrel of the Long Defeat
By Gautham Ashok
SIGAR paints a worrying picture of the security situation in Afghanistan.
The Afghan Government Struggles to Survive
By Bismellah Alizada
Beset by the resurgent Taliban and internal political rifts, the NUG is struggling to survive.
The 5 Wars in Afghanistan
By Abrar Ahmed
U.S. policymakers are oblivious to the fact that Afghanistan is home to not one but five distinct conflicts.
Decoding Afghan Security Forces' Failures
By Ghulam Farooq Mujaddidi
Afghanistan's woefully unprepared intelligence and security agencies are as much of a problem as cross-border terrorism.