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Afghanistan
September 22, 2020
Witnesses: Afghan Government Airstrikes Kill 24 Civilians
By Associated Press
The Afghan Defense Ministry, however, said the airstrikes killed 30 Taliban fighters.
September 21, 2020
Beyond the Intra-Afghan Talks, Uzbekistan Sees a Bright Future
By Umida Hashimova
The promise of peace in Afghanistan opens doors for Uzbekistan.
September 15, 2020
US Envoy Lauds Pakistan’s Role in Afghan Peace Talks Process
By Associated Press
Washington's peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and a U.S. delegation visiting Pakistan praised its assistance.
September 15, 2020
Why Am I Worried About the Taliban’s Return?
By Ali Reza Sarwar
One Afghan explains why he’s concerned about the return of the Taliban to the official political arena in Afghanistan.
September 15, 2020
Expect US Election to Have Consequences for Troops Overseas
By Associated Press
Trump has doubled down on “bring the troops home” rhetoric; Biden is more circumspect.
September 11, 2020
The Need for an Enduring US Military Presence in Afghanistan
By Julian D. Alford and Amin Tarzi
U.S. interests in Afghanistan are enduring and will need to be safeguarded into the future.
September 11, 2020
Taliban Say Peace Talks With Afghan Team to Start Saturday
By Associated Press
The much-delayed talks are reportedly set to begin this weekend.
September 10, 2020
US Aims for 4,500 Troops in Afghanistan by November
By Catherine Putz
CENTCOM Commander McKenzie told reporters U.S. withdrawal plans aim for 4,500 troops in Afghanistan on a “October, late October, November time frame.”
September 09, 2020
Bombing Targets Afghan VP as Taliban Talks Again ‘Imminent’
By Catherine Putz
Amid the push to start talks, a recent bombing illustrates that Afghanistan's security problems are bigger than just the Taliban.
September 03, 2020
Afghans Return to Games, Parks, Weddings Despite Virus Fears
By Associated Press
Desperate for relief from endless war combined with the pandemic, Afghans are rushing back to public recreation as the government eases the lockdown.
September 02, 2020
Beyond Hard Power and Politics: Finding a Way to Afghan Peace
By Vinay Kaura
Both the Afghan government and the Taliban need to demonstrate a seriousness of purpose in finding a solution to a long-running conflict.
August 31, 2020
Afghan President Names Council for Peace Deal with Taliban
By Associated Press
The High Council for National Reconciliation will have the final say on whether the Afghan government signs a possible deal struck with the Taliban.
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