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Taliban peace process
April 15, 2019
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.
February 12, 2019
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?
February 05, 2019
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.
November 03, 2016
Taliban Commanders Key to Peace With Afghanistan
By Shawn Snow
A factionalized Taliban adds another dynamic to a complicated peace process in Afghanistan.
October 18, 2016
Spoilers and Peace in Afghanistan: Negotiating With the Taliban
By Shawn Snow
The biggest potential spoiler for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is Pakistan.
May 27, 2016
The Legacy of Mullah Mansour
By Mohammad Shafiq Hamdam
What Mansour's life and death meant for the Taliban, and hopes of peace.
March 11, 2016
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.
February 08, 2016
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.
January 12, 2016
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.
December 10, 2015
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.
September 01, 2015
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.
August 10, 2015
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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