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Ashraf Ghani
Afghanistan Inaugurates New President, Chief Executive
By Ankit Panda
Afghanistan inaugurated Ashraf Ghani as its 13th president, marking its first successful democratic transition of power.
Afghanistan’s Uncertain Future
By Daniele Grassi
The new unity government is a diplomatic achievement, but its future looks decidedly shaky.
Forget Secrecy and Opacity: Afghanistan's Unity Deal Represents Governance at its Finest
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Good governance is about compromise, not rigid adherence to legal norms.
10 Priorities for Afghanistan’s New President
By Tamim Asey
Now that a power-sharing deal has been done, these are the most urgent tasks for the new government.
The Dangers in Afghanistan’s Political Deal
By Sanjay Kumar
Afghanistan’s new unity government undermines its democratic institutions.
Prepare For Change in How Afghanistan Is Run
By Ankit Panda
Ashraf Ghani will succeed Hamid Karzai as the 13th president of Afghanistan.
China's President Should Have Visited Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
Xi Jinping missed an opportunity in not visiting Afghanistan during his South Asia tour.
Afghanistan Presidential Candidate: No 'Two-Headed' Government
By Ankit Panda
Afghan presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani does not want a "two-headed government."
What Role Can India Play in Defusing Afghanistan's Election Crisis?
By Ankit Panda
India's external affairs minister is in Kabul. Can she help defuse the electoral crisis in Afghanistan?
Abdullah Declares Victory in Afghanistan’s Presidential Elections
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah declares victory prematurely, throwing Afghanistan into crisis.
Xi Jinping Postpones Pakistan Visit, Will Still Visit India
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Afghanistan finishes its vote audit, Abbott speaks to Modi, and more. Friday links.
NATO on Afghanistan: No Post-2014 Troop Numbers Plans Without Security Agreement
By Ankit Panda
NATO has no basis for keeping troops in Afghanistan beyond this year without a completed Status of Forces Agreement.