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Afghanistan
Is Democracy Dying in Afghanistan?
By Jumakhan Rahyab
The recent presidential election, coupled with a long list of government failures, is a serious alarm heralding the death of democracy in Afghanistan.
Taliban: From Pariah to Diplomatic Reception
By Daud Khattak
From Moscow to Beijing, Tehran to Islamabad, Taliban delegations have found welcome in diplomatic halls.
Afghanistan-Sri Lanka: Natural Partners in Democracy and Development
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Despite occasional challenges, Sri Lanka’s democracy is vibrant and resilient, inspiring younger democracies such as Afghanistan.
The Taliban Go Global
By Rupert Stone
The Taliban, long an isolated and parochial movement, is going global
In Afghanistan, the War Goes On
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
After 18 years, the United States is still entangled in war in Afghanistan.
With Vote Over, Afghanistan Faces Possible Political Chaos
By Associated Press
For Afghans, Saturday's vote mirrored the deeply flawed 2014 presidential polls.
Will This Be Another Afghan Election Marred by Fraud?
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
As Afghans go to the polls, they’re battling a history of marred elections.
Afghans Go to Polls Saturday Amid Surge in Violence
By Associated Press
Is Afghanistan ready for its upcoming elections?
As US-Taliban Peace Process Collapses, an Opportunity for Russia?
By Samuel Ramani
An expansion of Russia’s diplomatic involvement could help non-Western powers expand their say over Afghanistan’s political future.
Afghanistan’s Road to Peace Still Needs US Leadership
By Farhat Popal and Chris Walsh
At this crucial time in Afghanistan’s nascent journey toward freedom, U.S. support is still necessary.
Fixing Afghanistan’s Security of Tenure Crisis
By Ahmad Bilal Khalil and Noorullah Farajid
85 percent of urban properties in Afghanistan’s largest cities are vulnerable, their tenants lacking security of tenure.
Why Imran Khan’s ‘Kashmir Hour’ Fell Flat
By Daud Khattak
Why did the Pakistani prime minister's efforts appear to falter?