ISAF

The Afghan President is reaching out to Pakistan. A former U.S. brigade commander thinks that’s a good thing.

Russia's closure of the NDN marks the end of an era.

Ankit Panda speaks to Col. James L. Creighton (U.S. Army, Ret.) about his experiences working with an Afghan warlord.

The Obama Administration plans to keep bases in Kandahar and Jalalabad open through 2015 and beyond.

Afghan views on the end of the international combat missions in the Hindu Kush.

The Diplomat speaks with Col. James L. Creighton (U.S. Army, Ret.) about Afghanistan's security challenges.

After a 13 year presence in the country, U.S. Marines and U.K. forces ended their combat operations in Afghanistan.

After a year of delay, the U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) will finally be signed.

With the NATO drawdown, Afghanistan’s neighbors will have a growing role to play in the country’s stability.

Putin has an ace up his sleeve: shutting down the Northern Distribution Network.

Afghan casualties are on the rise as the United States and NATO shift their mission.

Despite recent actions by President Karzai airpower remains one of the government’s clear advantages over the Taliban.

Presidents Obama and Karzai are both likely to endorse a lean American presence when they meet next week.

U.S. forces are drawing down in Afghanistan and concluding the longest war in its history. Why is such an important issue being forgotten?

“Thousands of terrorists and fundamentalists will seek refuge in Afghanistan…”

Attacks on coalition troops by members of Afghan security forces endanger partnering programs and point to grave cultural misunderstandings.

An incident in Kunar illustrates how NATO’s confused approach to counterinsurgency in Afghanistan is failing to meet its objectives.

Indigenous security forces suffered another setback this month when Parliament ousted two key ministers.

While nations like Japan pour money into development aid, Beijing has largely stayed on the sidelines.

Going to Kabul always prompts mixed emotions. Security is tight as always, and streets are busier than ever.

The U.S. military is pinning its hopes on the “Afghan Local Police.” The Taliban has started to notice as well.

A new Afghan commando-style unit has scored another success. But it still relies on help from ISAF.

The killing at the weekend of 16 civilians by a lone U.S. soldier will have further undermined public trust.

Even as the U.S. looks to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, it’s still worth asking what could be done better.