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Bilateral Security Agreement
The Future of Afghanistan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Interview: Andrew Wilder on the recent elections in Afghanistan and how to secure the country post-2014
Obama: 9,800 Troops to Remain in Afghanistan Post-2014
By Ankit Panda
The United States will keep just shy of 10,000 troops in Afghanistan beyond 2014.
CIA-Backed Militias Disband in Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
The CIA has released thousands of Afghan fighters from its payroll, leaving a major security vacuum.
Afghan Election Runoff: Calling Obama and Karzai
By Akmal Dawi
The runoff faces security and political risks. The two rivals should cooperate in avoiding them.
Interview: Abdullah Abdullah
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat speaks with Abdullah Abdullah, the frontrunner in the Afghanistan presidential election.
U.S. Considering Leaving Fewer Than 10,000 Troops in Afghanistan Post-2014
By Ankit Panda
Following Afghanistan's elections, the U.S. is considering leaving fewer than 10,000 troops in the country.
Afghan Stability: New Equations
By SK Chatterji
With the NATO drawdown, Afghanistan’s neighbors will have a growing role to play in the country’s stability.
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.
Pakistan Will Not Receive US Military Hardware from Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
Afghanistan will hang on to U.S. military equipment following the withdrawal; Pakistan will receive nothing.
Why China Needs the US in Afghanistan
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's plans for western development require stability, which means Beijing needs lasting peace in Afghanistan.
August 2014: The New Deadline for the US-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement?
By Ankit Panda
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan sees August 2014 as the last possible date for the bilateral security agreement.
How Ukraine Spillover Could Complicate the US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
Putin has an ace up his sleeve: shutting down the Northern Distribution Network.