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Afghanistan
Afghan Mineral Wealth: A Double-Edged Sword
By Wahidullah Azizi
Much of Afghanistan's hope hangs on its natural resources, but only if they can be exploited in a way that benefits Afghans.
A New Turn in the Taliban’s War: Hazarajat Under Siege
By Rustam Ali Seerat and Rahmatullah Batoor
The Ghani government’s negligence when it comes to non-Pashtuns is clear.
Ghani: Afghan Police, Army Death Toll Since 2015 at More Than 28,500
By Ankit Panda
The high toll raises questions about the sustainability of government forces in Afghanistan.
Managed Instability: Iran, the Taliban, and Afghanistan
By Samuel Ramani
Iran’s support for the Taliban is an effective way of retaliating against the United States, but there’s more to it.
The Afghanistan Conundrum: Russia’s Peace Plays and India’s Room for Maneuver
By Harsh V. Pant
Realities are changing in Afghanistan, and New Delhi must be nimble.
Afghanistan Declared a Top Improver in 2019 Doing Business Ranking
By Ahmad W. Majidyar
Climbing 16 places, the World Bank names Afghanistan as a top improver in its latest Doing Business report.
Can Russia Help Bring Peace to Afghanistan?
By Said Sabir Ibrahimi
Russia’s reconciliation efforts should align with Afghanistan’s needs.
SIGAR's Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train
By Catherine Putz
The Pentagon doesn't know how well its advisors are advising in part because it keeps moving the goalposts.
Why Does Pakistan’s Release of a Key Taliban Leader Matter?
By Adrian Hänni
What does the release of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund tell us about the prospects for peace talks in Afghanistan?
Why Pakistan Isn’t Changing Its Taliban Policy
By Samuel Ramani
Prime Minister Imran Khan isn’t likely to radically change Pakistan’s complicated relationship with the Taliban.
Despite Security Threats, Afghans Went to the Polls
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
Afghanistan successfully held its parliamentary elections last weekend amid security threats .
Afghan Parliamentary Elections Marred by Technical Troubles and Insecurity
By Franz J. Marty
Despite security risks and technical difficulties, Afghanistan goes to the polls.