The next Doha meeting, which the Afghan government plans to attend, has been pushed back. Meanwhile, attacks continue.

The Afghan peace process is at the mercy of the Taliban.

Khalilzad’s history is worth recounting, to give context to recent chafing at his tactics in pursuing peace.

Separately, a NATO airstrike reportedly killed 13, including 10 children, in northern Afghanistan.

Are the talks really going anywhere?

As Tashkent’s officials move between Doha and Kabul, Uzbekistan is carving a quiet role for itself in the peace process.

U.S. envoy in charge of the quest for a peace deal in Afghanistan encouraged by recent progress, but hurdles remain.

Emboldened by foreign support, the Taliban continue to refuse talks with the Afghan government.

Expect to see the U.S. establish further political alternatives intended to counterbalance China’s influence in Central Asia.

Strained relations with Pakistan coupled with a hostile posture toward Iran leave Washington stranded in Afghanistan.

A strategy for Afghanistan must put events in proper order and move forward with caution.

Just how far have things improved in the last four years?

The Ghani government’s negligence when it comes to non-Pashtuns is clear.

The high toll raises questions about the sustainability of government forces in Afghanistan.

Realities are changing in Afghanistan, and New Delhi must be nimble.

What does the release of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund tell us about the prospects for peace talks in Afghanistan?