Hamid Karzai

Plans to establish a Taliban political liaison office in Qatar suggest peace talks may finally make progress. But are the Taliban really ready to stop fighting?

India’s military establishment is finalizing plans to train thousands of Afghan Army officers. Will New Delhi secure a first movers’ advantage?

The Afghan president has laid out the conditions for an extended U.S. military presence. But with opposition to his rule growing, can Karzai hold on?

As the U.S. starts to withdraw from Afghanistan, India’s military is stepping up with training for Afghans.

The United States hopes that a combination of trade and infrastructure can help steer Afghanistan away from unrest – and Russia.

A trilateral conference this month highlighted the possibilities – and limits – to Turkey’s new Central Asia diplomacy drive.

Pakistan spends too much time worrying about India’s influence in Afghanistan. Stability is the key.

The US and Afghan governments need to rethink the current peace process. Striking a deal with the Taliban is no magic bullet.

Until all parties involved in Afghanistan’s civil war see it as a waste of resources then there won’t be a lasting peace. Right now, it’s not looking good.

Critics argue that China’s failure to contribute troops to Iraq and Afghanistan mean it’s reaping the economic rewards without the security pain. It’s not so simple.

The recent uptick in Taliban attacks in Afghanistan is a reminder of the uphill struggle foreign forces face there.

Hamid Karzai has welcomed the announcement of a US troop drawdown. But do Afghans feel the same?