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Taliban peace talks
Afghan President Convenes Grand Council, Hoping for Consensus on Taliban Talks
By Kathy Gannon
The Loya Jirga is supposed to forge unity in a divided Afghanistan, but it may just underline existing fissures.
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An Afghan Peace on Whose Terms?
April 23, 2019
An Afghan Peace on Whose Terms?
Peace talks are predicated on the notion that the Taliban have fundamentally changed. They haven't.
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An Afghan Peace on Whose Terms?
Is the Taliban’s Former Capital Ready to Welcome Them Back?
April 18, 2019
Is the Taliban’s Former Capital Ready to Welcome Them Back?
Kandahar has come a long way since Taliban rule. What do its residents think about the peace talks?
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Is the Taliban’s Former Capital Ready to Welcome Them Back?
Can the Afghan State Survive the Peace Process?
March 19, 2019
Can the Afghan State Survive the Peace Process?
Concerns are growing that Afghanistan's government will not survive an eventual U.S. withdrawal.
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Can the Afghan State Survive the Peace Process?
Will This Man Be Afghanistan’s Next President?
February 22, 2019
Will This Man Be Afghanistan’s Next President?
Mohammad Haneef Atmar could shape the future of Afghanistan and US engagement in the country.
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Will This Man Be Afghanistan’s Next President?
Without Regional Cooperation, Afghan Peace Will Remain Elusive
February 14, 2019
Without Regional Cooperation, Afghan Peace Will Remain Elusive
Afghanistan won’t have peace unless its neighbors agree to stop their meddling.
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Without Regional Cooperation, Afghan Peace Will Remain Elusive
Peace, Politics, & Afghanistan's Next President
February 05, 2019
Peace, Politics, & Afghanistan's Next President
Afghanistan's presidential race heats up amid peace talks with Taliban insurgents.
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Peace, Politics, & Afghanistan's Next President
Taliban to Take Part in ‘Intra-Afghan’ Talks in Moscow
February 05, 2019
Taliban to Take Part in ‘Intra-Afghan’ Talks in Moscow
The Taliban will be talking with opposition politicians and tribal elders – but not representatives of the government in Kabul.
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Taliban to Take Part in ‘Intra-Afghan’ Talks in Moscow
US-Taliban Talks Under the Shadow of Deadly Violence
September 12, 2018
US-Taliban Talks Under the Shadow of Deadly Violence
More talking, more violence -- where is the war in Afghanistan going?
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US-Taliban Talks Under the Shadow of Deadly Violence
The Afghan Peace Process: An FAQ
May 14, 2018
The Afghan Peace Process: An FAQ
M. Ashraf Haidari explores the challenges and opportunities facing the peace process.
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The Afghan Peace Process: An FAQ
Kabul’s Overture, the Taliban’s Dilemma, and the Way Out  
April 17, 2018
Kabul’s Overture, the Taliban’s Dilemma, and the Way Out  
It’s not surprising that the Taliban have not responded to Ghani’s peace offer.
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Kabul’s Overture, the Taliban’s Dilemma, and the Way Out  
Taliban Commanders Key to Peace With Afghanistan
November 03, 2016
Taliban Commanders Key to Peace With Afghanistan
A factionalized Taliban adds another dynamic to a complicated peace process in Afghanistan.
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Taliban Commanders Key to Peace With Afghanistan
Pakistan Hosts 4-Nation Talks on Afghan Peace
January 11, 2016
Pakistan Hosts 4-Nation Talks on Afghan Peace
A four-country meeting will pave the path to resumed peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.
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Pakistan Hosts 4-Nation Talks on Afghan Peace
Peace Talks Between the Afghan Government and the Taliban Could Be Back in Early 2016
December 22, 2015
Peace Talks Between the Afghan Government and the Taliban Could Be Back in Early 2016
Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, backed by Pakistan, could be back on in early 2016.
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Peace Talks Between the Afghan Government and the Taliban Could Be Back in Early 2016
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Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
July 09, 2019
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s economy under its new government, and the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
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