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Islamic State Khorasan Province
Can Russia End the War in Afghanistan?
By Samuel Ramani
Russia has been seeking to establish a leading role in the stabilization of Afghanistan.
The Regional Fallout From Trump's Afghanistan Approach
By Sudha Ratan
President Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy means tough times for Afghanistan.
Why Russia Exaggerates Islamic State's Presence in Afghanistan
By Samuel Ramani
The notion that the United States is facilitating the rise of ISIS in Afghanistan resonates powerfully within Russia.
Quetta Attack a Gory Reminder of Islamic State's Presence in Balochistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Pakistan Army continues to deny that ISIS is active in Pakistan, despite the mounting evidence.
The Trump Administration’s New Afghan Problem: The Islamic State
By Sudha Ratan
The Islamic State’s South Asia branch complicates regional efforts to move Afghanistan toward peace.
South Asia’s 4 Competing Jihads
By Muhammad Nawaz Khan
Islamic State, al-Qaeda, and the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban have differing visions for the region.
ISIS Might Have One Last Escape Route: Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
As ISIS' stronghold falls in the Middle East, Pakistan may provide the most fertile ground for Islamic State.
No Exit From Afghanistan: Major Takeaways From Trump's Big Speech on America's Longest War
By Ankit Panda
Counterterrorism is in and nation-building is out, but the United States still has no way out of Afghanistan.
Al-Qaeda's South Asia Branch Makes a Bid for Global Jihad Leadership
By Sajid Farid Shapoo
The new Code of Conduct from AQIS is an attempt to wrest back leadership from Islamic State.
India and the Fight Against Islamic State
By Natalie Tecimer
As India confronts the threat within its borders, could it find common ground with the Trump administration?
Kabul Process Falters as Taliban Support Rises
By Bismellah Alizada
Complex geopolitical rivalries make it unlikely that the Kabul Process will bring peace to Afghanistan.
When Islamic State and the Taliban Compete, Afghanistan Loses
By Adam Wunische
Analysts continue to misjudge the potential threat posed by the Islamic State’s contingent in Afghanistan. They shouldn’t.