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Afghanistan
Mired in Poverty, Afghans Bring Their Children to Work
By Rahim Faiez
Despite billions in aid, Afghanistan remains trapped in poverty.
Are Russia and the US Finally on the Same Page in Afghanistan?
By Samuel Ramani
Not so fast, substantive cooperation between the two on ending the war remains elusive.
Chabahar Port: A Step Toward Connectivity for India and Afghanistan
By Khesraw Omid Farooq
For India and Afghanistan, Chabahar holds great promise.
Taliban Bombing Kills 6, Wounds Scores in Downtown Kabul
By Amir Shah and Kathy Gannon
The attacks represent an escalation amid ongoing U.S. talks with the Taliban.
Pompeo Optimistic About Peace in Brief Visit to Afghanistan En Route to Asia
By Catherine Putz
Talking with the Taliban remains critical, but Pompeo’s optimism seems ungrounded,
US-India Ties in Modi's Second Term: Charting a New Course?
By Ankit Panda
Richard Rossow speaks to The Diplomat about U.S.-India ties.
How Trade Shapes Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Relations
By Umida Hashimova
With new initiatives and new infrastructure, trade plays a dominant role in bilateral relations between Tashkent and Kabul.
US Exit Looms Over Afghanistan Peace Process
By Umair Jamal
With expectations of Washington’s exit, other domestic and international players are hedging and calibrating their positions accordingly.
What Happened to the Afghan-Led, Afghan-Owned Peace Talks?
By Monish Tourangbam and Nandita Palrecha
Talks continue without Kabul; meanwhile, the Afghan government struggles with questions of legitimacy at the top.
Russia’s Bulwark on the Afghan Border: Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
In recent weeks, high-level Russian security and intelligence officials have made trips to Dushanbe.
What Colombia Can Teach Us About Afghanistan
By Lionel Beehner and Liam Collins
Two wars, two peace deals -- what lessons does Colombia hold for Afghanistan?
Afghan Women Are Battling the Taliban’s Impending Rule to Protect their Rights and Communities
By Wajeeha Hazoor
Pakistani women’s experiences in upending extremism across the border provide valuable lessons for Afghan women.