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Kabul Is Not Quite Saigon, and It Was All Too Easy
August 16, 2021

Kabul Is Not Quite Saigon, and It Was All Too Easy

By Luke Hunt
Where was the Afghan military and the warlords?

Afghanistan’s Wildcard Warlords
May 07, 2021

Afghanistan’s Wildcard Warlords

By Waleed Mir
Warlords are a volatile group and with uncertainty looming in Afghanistan, these strongmen may look to protect their own interests first.
Tensions Mount Between Afghan Government, Powerful Warlord
March 24, 2021

Tensions Mount Between Afghan Government, Powerful Warlord

By Rahim Faiez
The government has launched an assault in central Maidan Wardak province, vowing to punish the warlord, Abdul Ghani Alipoor, after the defense minister accused his fighters of shooting down a military helicopter.

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.

Here Come Afghanistan’s Youth
December 01, 2018

Here Come Afghanistan’s Youth

By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Afghanistan’s election was a battle between traditional strongmen and young optimists.

Afghanistan: A Game of Thrones
July 24, 2018

Afghanistan: A Game of Thrones

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

Ghani Goes After Afghanistan’s Warlords
July 19, 2018

Ghani Goes After Afghanistan’s Warlords

By Mushtaq Rahim
In order to succeed, Ghani’s crackdown on warlords must proceed transparently and cut a wide path across Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Technocrats vs. Warlords
July 07, 2018

Afghanistan: Technocrats vs. Warlords

By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
At a critical moment for peace talks with the Taliban, warlords and strongmen pose a challenge to the central government.

When Will Afghan Civilians Get Justice?
August 15, 2017

When Will Afghan Civilians Get Justice?

By Neha Dwivedi
Further delay in delivering justice for civilians killed in U.S. airstrikes plays into the hands of the Taliban.

Troop Levels Aren't Afghanistan's Problem. An Increasingly Illegitimate Government Is.
July 26, 2017

Troop Levels Aren't Afghanistan's Problem. An Increasingly Illegitimate Government Is.

By Noah Coburn
Ordinary Afghans are growing ever more pessimistic about the National Unity Government.

Afghanistan: Choosing Peace Over Justice
July 20, 2017

Afghanistan: Choosing Peace Over Justice

By Neha Dwivedi
In sidelining justice for peace, Afghanistan has wound up enjoying neither.
Afghanistan's Militias: The Enemy Within?
January 04, 2017

Afghanistan's Militias: The Enemy Within?

By Laura Cesaretti
Local militias may be allied with the state now, but historically they have posed dangers to the central government.

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