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Ashraf Ghani
Why Afghanistan Won't End Up Like Iraq
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Despite some worrying signs, Saturday’s elections in Afghanistan offer some positive glimpses of Afghanistan’s future.
Afghan Presidential Front-Runner Survives Assassination Attempt
By Ankit Panda
Also, Bowe Bergdahl, Guantanamo Bay, and terrorism in Pakistan. Friday links.
The Afghans Who Didn’t Vote
By Ali Latifi
Many younger Afghans see the elections not as a source of inspiration, but of frustration.
Post-Election Afghanistan to Repeat History?
By Arif Sahar
Given history and political realities, coalition building could play a major role in Afghanistan in the coming months.
Afghanistan Presidential Run-Off Vote to Take Place on June 14
By Ankit Panda
Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani will participate in a run-off vote for the Afghan presidency on June 14.
Afghanistan Presidential Front-Runner Acquires Powerful Endorsements
By Ankit Panda
Abdullah Abdullah, the front-runner in the Afghan elections, has acquired powerful endorsements ahead of the run-off.
Afghanistan Between Two Candidates
By Sanjay Kumar
Afghanistan will head into a run-off vote unless the two candidates can work out a deal.
Pakistani Journalist Accuses Spy Agency of Assassination Attempt
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Mumbai votes, Afghanistan's election results come in, and India makes it easier for Chinese citizens to visit.
Afghanistan’s 2014 Election: An Observer’s Account
By Srinjoy Bose
An independent observer of the 2014 Afghan general elections offers his impressions of Afghanistan's historic election day.
Emerging Possibilities in Kabul as Afghan Election Results Trickle In
By Sanjay Kumar
Initial results suggest that Abdullah Abdullah is in the lead in Afghanistan's presidential election.
Afghanistan Votes Against the Taliban
By Sanjay Kumar
Afghanistan's election results aren't out yet but we know who certainly lost the election: the Taliban.
7 Million Vote in Afghanistan Elections
By Ankit Panda
Seven million of twelve million eligible Afghans voted in an election that is being regarded as a success.