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Ashraf Ghani
Taliban to Take Part in ‘Intra-Afghan’ Talks in Moscow
By Kathy Gannon and Rahim Faiez
The Taliban will be talking with opposition politicians and tribal elders – but not representatives of the government in Kabul.
Afghanistan's Presidential Race in Full Swing
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
What's at stake as Afghanistan moves toward its next presidential election?
The Beginning of the US Endgame in Afghanistan
By Nicolas Johnston
Expect to see the U.S. establish further political alternatives intended to counterbalance China’s influence in Central Asia.
On the Verge of Peace, Afghanistan Needs a Carefully Managed Strategy
By Gul Maqsood Sabit
A strategy for Afghanistan must put events in proper order and move forward with caution.
India Faces a New Reality in Afghanistan
By Harsh V Pant and Vinay Kaura
It's past time for India to take stock of new realities in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s Most Powerful Person Announces Bid for April Presidential Elections
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
Mohammad Hanif Atmar vows to put an end to the ongoing insurgency as he announces his candidacy.
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.
Another Eid, Another Ceasefire Attempt in Afghanistan
By Sahar Khan
The latest attempt at a ceasefire is a positive development for 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.
Afghanistan: A Game of Thrones
By Ahmad Mohibi
Vice President Dostum’s return to Afghanistan underlines the complexity of the battle for political influence.