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Taliban Bombing Kills 6, Wounds Scores in Downtown Kabul
By Amir Shah and Kathy Gannon
The attacks represent an escalation amid ongoing U.S. talks with the Taliban.
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Trust, Naivety, and Negotiating With the Afghan Taliban
May 20, 2019
Trust, Naivety, and Negotiating With the Afghan Taliban
Not talking to the Taliban is counterproductive, but going too far is naïve.
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Trust, Naivety, and Negotiating With the Afghan Taliban
The Peculiar Presence of the Islamic State in Kunar
May 14, 2019
The Peculiar Presence of the Islamic State in Kunar
An opaque offshoot of the self-declared Islamic State in one Afghan province displaced thousands of civilians.
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The Peculiar Presence of the Islamic State in Kunar
Taliban Declare Start of Spring Offensive Amid Talks With US
April 12, 2019
Taliban Declare Start of Spring Offensive Amid Talks With US
Even though Taliban attacks never quite ceased during the winter, the insurgent group made its annual spring announcement.
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Taliban Declare Start of Spring Offensive Amid Talks With US
In Afghanistan, Talking and Killing Continue in Tandem
April 10, 2019
In Afghanistan, Talking and Killing Continue in Tandem
The next Doha meeting, which the Afghan government plans to attend, has been pushed back. Meanwhile, attacks continue.
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In Afghanistan, Talking and Killing Continue in Tandem
Why the Taliban Are in Control of the Afghan Peace Process
April 10, 2019
Why the Taliban Are in Control of the Afghan Peace Process
The Afghan peace process is at the mercy of the Taliban.
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Why the Taliban Are in Control of the Afghan Peace Process
Why Is Zalmay Khalilzad Such a Controversial Figure in Afghanistan?
April 04, 2019
Why Is Zalmay Khalilzad Such a Controversial Figure in Afghanistan?
Khalilzad’s history is worth recounting, to give context to recent chafing at his tactics in pursuing peace.
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Why Is Zalmay Khalilzad Such a Controversial Figure in Afghanistan?
Taliban Killed 33 Troops, Police in Helmand
March 26, 2019
Taliban Killed 33 Troops, Police in Helmand
Separately, a NATO airstrike reportedly killed 13, including 10 children, in northern Afghanistan.
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Taliban Killed 33 Troops, Police in Helmand
US-Taliban Talks: To What End?
March 22, 2019
US-Taliban Talks: To What End?
Are the talks really going anywhere?
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US-Taliban Talks: To What End?
What is Uzbekistan’s Role in the Afghan Peace Process?
March 11, 2019
What is Uzbekistan’s Role in the Afghan Peace Process?
As Tashkent’s officials move between Doha and Kabul, Uzbekistan is carving a quiet role for itself in the peace process.
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What is Uzbekistan’s Role in the Afghan Peace Process?
Agreeing to Agree: The Afghan Peace Process Sort of Moves Forward
January 29, 2019
Agreeing to Agree: The Afghan Peace Process Sort of Moves Forward
U.S. envoy in charge of the quest for a peace deal in Afghanistan encouraged by recent progress, but hurdles remain.
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Agreeing to Agree: The Afghan Peace Process Sort of Moves Forward
The Taliban’s Delusion Hampers Reconciliation
January 17, 2019
The Taliban’s Delusion Hampers Reconciliation
Emboldened by foreign support, the Taliban continue to refuse talks with the Afghan government.
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The Taliban’s Delusion Hampers Reconciliation
The Beginning of the US Endgame in Afghanistan
January 08, 2019
The Beginning of the US Endgame in Afghanistan
Expect to see the U.S. establish further political alternatives intended to counterbalance China’s influence in Central Asia.
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The Beginning of the US Endgame in Afghanistan
How Iran and Pakistan Matter for a Post-US Withdrawal Afghan Landscape
January 08, 2019
How Iran and Pakistan Matter for a Post-US Withdrawal Afghan Landscape
Strained relations with Pakistan coupled with a hostile posture toward Iran leave Washington stranded in Afghanistan.
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How Iran and Pakistan Matter for a Post-US Withdrawal Afghan Landscape
On the Verge of Peace, Afghanistan Needs a Carefully Managed Strategy
January 04, 2019
On the Verge of Peace, Afghanistan Needs a Carefully Managed Strategy
A strategy for Afghanistan must put events in proper order and move forward with caution.
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On the Verge of Peace, Afghanistan Needs a Carefully Managed Strategy
Taking Stock of Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Efforts, 4 Years After the Army Public School Attack
December 21, 2018
Taking Stock of Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Efforts, 4 Years After the Army Public School Attack
Just how far have things improved in the last four years?
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Taking Stock of Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Efforts, 4 Years After the Army Public School Attack
A New Turn in the Taliban’s War: Hazarajat Under Siege
November 16, 2018
A New Turn in the Taliban’s War: Hazarajat Under Siege
The Ghani government’s negligence when it comes to non-Pashtuns is clear.
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A New Turn in the Taliban’s War: Hazarajat Under Siege
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Interview
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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