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NATO

The Afghan Army: Taking a Beating
Afghan casualties are on the rise as the United States and NATO shift their mission.

New Year, New Problem? Pakistan's Tactical Nukes
Pakistan is developing a new generation of smaller “tactical” nuclear weapons. The dangers and challenges such arms present are very real.

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?

Afghanistan's "Green on Blue" Nightmare
Attacks on coalition troops by members of Afghan security forces endanger partnering programs and point to grave cultural misunderstandings.

China Eyes Afghan Goldmine
As NATO withdraws from Afghanistan, China is moving in. With over $1 Trillion in natural resources, the stakes are huge.

Why Drone Strikes Cede 'Hearts and Minds' to Taliban
An incident in Kunar illustrates how NATO’s confused approach to counterinsurgency in Afghanistan is failing to meet its objectives.

Another Blow to Afghan Stability
Indigenous security forces suffered another setback this month when Parliament ousted two key ministers.

A Forgotten Player in a Post-2014 Afghanistan: Uzbekistan
Tashkent’s proximity and ties to Afghanistan ensures it will play a central role in its future. The U.S. should enlist its help.

The Crisis of Multilateralism
The world has many regional institutions that bind nations together. For some, their time and place in global affairs may have passed.

Russia’s 'Shrewd' Central Asia Play
Daniel Vajdic on how Moscow’s granting NATO access to a key supply facility is part of a careful strategy.

Will Australia Embrace NATO?
Australia’s ambassador to NATO discusses Australia’s role in Afghanistan and NATO’s future in Asia.
U.S., Pakistan's Differing Goals
Pakistan still wants a U.S. apology for the deaths of 24 soldiers. But the two nations have very different goals.