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China-Afghanistan Relations
September 15, 2017
What Trump Left Out of His Afghanistan Strategy: China
By Ankit Panda
Trump's vision of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan came off as myopic, ignoring a role for other regional powers.
June 29, 2017
The Blueprint for China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Cooperation
By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
Some practical steps the three countries can take to boost trilateral cooperation.
June 07, 2017
Can China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Work Together?
By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
Trilateral cooperation could hold the key to stabilizing the region.
May 05, 2017
Why Afghanistan Should Join CPEC
By Anurag Ram Chandran
Trilateral cooperation between Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan on the Belt and Road would benefit all three states.
March 09, 2017
China-India Rivalry Could Have Deadly Consequences for Afghanistan
By Baisali Mohanty
China and India are competing to be seen as leaders on the Afghanistan issue, resulting in a deadlock.
February 27, 2017
Are Chinese Forces Conducting Patrols in Afghanistan?
By Ankit Panda
China has denied reports that its military is conducting patrols across the border in Afghanistan.
January 07, 2017
The Story Behind China's Long-Stalled Mine in Afghanistan
By Mohsin Amin
Nine years after Chinese companies took control of Mes Aynak, copper extraction has yet to start.
October 21, 2016
Sino-Tajik Counterterroism Drills Reflect China's Regional Concerns
By Catherine Putz
Beijing has plenty of regional economic concerns, and strengthening the Tajik military is part of its insurance policy.
August 05, 2016
What to Make of China's Latest Meeting With the Taliban
By Wang Jin
China's role in Afghanistan is constructive, but not decisive.
June 23, 2016
The Rise of China-Afghanistan Security Relations
By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
Over the past two years, China-Afghan security cooperation has reached unprecedented levels.
May 03, 2016
Where Does Afghanistan Fit in China’s Belt and Road?
By Zabihullah Mudabber
Afghanistan can be a hub for the OBOR project, but Kabul needs to capitalize on the potential benefits.
March 24, 2016
Ahmed Rashid on Afghanistan's Challenges in 2016
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat speaks with long-time Taliban analyst Ahmed Rashid about the possibility for peace in Afghanistan.