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Helmand province
The Last 2 Sikhs in the Taliban’s Heartland
By Franz J. Marty
A religious minority that has weathered many episodes of Afghanistan’s turbulent history may soon disappear.
Peace Springs in Taliban Heartland?
By Ahmad Shuja Jamal
The Taliban should heed a grassroots movement demanding an end to civilian casualties.
John Kerry’s Visit Gives More Teeth to India in Afghanistan
By Kabir Taneja
Can New Delhi take advantage of the diplomatic opening?
US Sends 100 Troops to Lashkar Gah in Afghanistan's Embattled Helmand Province
By Shawn Snow
The troops are on a train, advise, and assist mission, but the line between advising and combat is growing blurry.
Red Group: The Taliban's New Commando Force
By Shawn Snow
The rise of the well-equipped Taliban force raises points to endemic corruption in Helmand.
The Battle for Helmand: Afghanistan's Largest Province May Fall Entirely to the Taliban
By Ankit Panda
Helmand, the nexus of opium production in Afghanistan, may fall entirely into the Taliban's hands.
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