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Hamid Karzai
Realpolitik: Taliban Style
The Taliban’s recent charm offensive cements its status as a shrewd practitioner of 4th generation warfare.
U.S.-Taliban Talks Hang in the Balance
Afghans fear for their future as U.S.-Taliban talks have been routed by a diplomatic row.
Afghanistan: No End in Sight
The imbroglio over U.S.-Taliban peace talks suggests the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan will be no simple matter.
Why India Can’t Fulfill Afghanistan’s Wish List
Afghanistan’s wish list for India raises concerns over the security of the region.
India to Station Ground Forces in Afghanistan?
The Diplomat rounds up this week’s upcoming events in the Asia-Pacific.
A New Plan for a New Afghanistan
Securing the future of Afghanistan is not just about troop counts after 2014. Sustainable economic development may just be the key.
A Point of No Return for the U.S.-Afghan Relationship?
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has accused the U.S. of working with the Taliban. A diplomatic tailspin ensues.
Airpower: Karzai’s Ace in the Hole
Despite recent actions by President Karzai airpower remains one of the government’s clear advantages over the Taliban.
America’s Post-2014 Afghanistan Game Plan
Presidents Obama and Karzai are both likely to endorse a lean American presence when they meet next week.
Peace in Afghanistan: Will Pakistan Play Ball?
A leaked peace plan sees Pakistan replacing the United States as kingmaker. Can the different sides come together?
Averting a Civil War in Afghanistan
The challenge: Incorporating the Taliban into the future of Afghanistan without sacrificing the rights of Afghans, especially women. Can it be done?
Russia and India: Brothers in Arms Against Terrorism?
“Thousands of terrorists and fundamentalists will seek refuge in Afghanistan…”