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The Afghan Endgame: What, When, and How

The Afghan Endgame: What, When, and How

By Daud Khattak
As Doha gears up for another round of Taliban talks, hope and despair are both in the air.

Understanding Russia’s Motivations in Hosting Inter-Afghan Talks

Understanding Russia’s Motivations in Hosting Inter-Afghan Talks

By Umair Jamal
Why is Russia keen on taking center stage as Afghanistan enters a new phase?
Taliban to Take Part in ‘Intra-Afghan’ Talks in Moscow

Taliban to Take Part in ‘Intra-Afghan’ Talks in Moscow

By Kathy Gannon and Rahim Faiez
The Taliban will be talking with opposition politicians and tribal elders – but not representatives of the government in Kabul.

Taliban Commanders Key to Peace With Afghanistan

Taliban Commanders Key to Peace With Afghanistan

By Shawn Snow
A factionalized Taliban adds another dynamic to a complicated peace process in Afghanistan.

Spoilers and Peace in Afghanistan: Negotiating With the Taliban

Spoilers and Peace in Afghanistan: Negotiating With the Taliban

By Shawn Snow
The biggest potential spoiler for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is Pakistan.

The Legacy of Mullah Mansour

The Legacy of Mullah Mansour

By Mohammad Shafiq Hamdam
What Mansour's life and death meant for the Taliban, and hopes of peace.

What's Behind China's Offer of Military Aid to Afghanistan?

What's Behind China's Offer of Military Aid to Afghanistan?

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's concerns about Afghan stability are real, but direct military aid will remain limited.
Afghanistan to Start Peace Talks With Taliban By the End of February

Afghanistan to Start Peace Talks With Taliban By the End of February

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Representatives from four countries expect peace talks with the Taliban to begin by the end of this month.

China Joins Afghanistan, Pakistan, and US for Talks on Afghan Peace Process

China Joins Afghanistan, Pakistan, and US for Talks on Afghan Peace Process

By Shannon Tiezzi
A four-nation meeting on Monday discussed the possibility of a return to talks with the Afghan Taliban.

China Pushes Afghanistan, Pakistan Back Toward Peace Process

China Pushes Afghanistan, Pakistan Back Toward Peace Process

By Shannon Tiezzi
After the first round of Afghan-Taliban peace talks crumbled, China tried again at the Heart of Asia conference.

What Now for China’s Afghanistan Strategy?

What Now for China’s Afghanistan Strategy?

By Andrew Small
Despite the blow to peace talks with the Taliban, China is unlikely to change its approach to Afghanistan or Pakistan.
China Responds to Afghanistan's Bloodiest Day Since 2009

China Responds to Afghanistan's Bloodiest Day Since 2009

By Shannon Tiezzi
China's ambassador promised training and equipment for Afghan forces. With peace talks faltering, will that be enough?

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