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Afghanistan
With Rumored 'Training Camp,' China's Afghanistan Presence Set to Grow
By Catherine Putz
A larger regional view helps shed light on China’s increasing activities in Afghanistan.
What Happened on the Afghan-Tajik Border?
By Catherine Putz
Afghan officials say either a Tajik or Russian plane (or helicopter) conducted an airstrike on the Afghan side of the border.
Another Eid, Another Ceasefire Attempt in Afghanistan
By Sahar Khan
The latest attempt at a ceasefire is a positive development for Afghanistan.
What Might Lie Ahead for Afghanistan?
By Marvin G. Weinbaum and Samad Sadri
Looking beyond wishful thinking, here are four possible future scenarios for the course of the war in Afghanistan.
Are Afghanistan-Iran Relations on the Mend?
By Samuel Ramani
Rouhani’s outreach to Ghani at the SCO summit this summer may herald an improvement in bilateral ties.
Taliban Talks in Uzbekistan, Violence Continues in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
With talks up north and violence in the southeast, the war in Afghanistan lurches toward its 17th year.
Back to Wakhan: Kyrgyz Returnees Head Back to Afghanistan
By Colleen Wood
A group of ethnic Kyrgyz who moved to Kyrgyzstan last year from Afghanistan have returned to the Pamirs -- why?
Making Sense of Russia’s Involvement in Afghanistan
By Nicholas Trickett
There are plenty of reasons to seriously examine Russia’s role in Afghanistan, but what do many analysts miss?
US Seeks New Talks With Taliban in an Attempt to Explore Afghan Peace
By Ankit Panda
A senior U.S. State Department official visited Doha to seek out talks with the Taliban.
Why Has Russia Invited the Taliban to Moscow?
By Samuel Ramani
The proposed “Moscow-format” talks advance Russia’s interests in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s Success Story? Its Young Leaders
By Maiwand Rahyab
Afghanistan’s young leaders are uniquely prepared to move Afghanistan toward a better future.
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.