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Taliban
Will US Sanctions on Hizbul Mujahideen Make Pakistan Reconsider Its ‘Good Taliban’?
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Pakistani Foreign Office condemned sanctions as being “detrimental to Kashmir’s freedom struggle.”
Taliban Office Politics: UAE vs. Qatar
By Samuel Ramani
The UAE’s attempt at moderating the Taliban through diplomacy ultimately fell short.
The Afghan Government Struggles to Survive
By Bismellah Alizada
Beset by the resurgent Taliban and internal political rifts, the NUG is struggling to survive.
Does Afghanistan Seek Rapprochement With Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Where are Pakistan and Afghanistan’s relations are headed after the peace conference in Kabul?
Blast in Kabul's Diplomatic District Kills 85, Injures 400
By Catherine Putz
Taliban denies involvement in the attack, which mostly killed civilians commuting.
What’s Behind the Taliban’s Major Gains in Northern Afghanistan?
By Barin Sultani Haymon and Michael Kugelman
Why have the Taliban been able to make inroads in northern Afghanistan?
What Does the Surrender of a Pakistani Taliban Spokesperson Really Mean?
By Umair Jamal
Does Ehsanullah Ehsan's surrender portend major changes ahead for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan?
Taliban: New Challenges for Central Asia
By Uran Botobekov
Central Asian militants fight alongside the Taliban, which has been the target of Russia's "hybrid diplomacy."
Fighting Kleptocrats in Afghanistan: The Case for Unexplained Wealth Orders
By Sayed Mushtaq Sadat
Unexplained wealth orders can be a positive start in the fight against corruption.
Taliban Claims to Control 34 Districts in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
The insurgent group claims to contest 167 more, many in southern, western and northern Afghanistan.
All Quiet on the Turkmen Front?
By Catherine Putz
What is happening on the border? It's decidedly more than nothing.
Security Sector Reform: Long Overdue in Afghanistan
By Samim Arif
Afghanistan’s failure to bring reform to its security apparatus is long overdue for a fix.
Taliban Target Afghan Parliament in Suicide Bombing
By Catherine Putz
The rush-hour attack along Darulaman road included two blasts and early numbers indicate 30 killed, 80 injured.
Debunking the Rohingya-Taliban Link
By Austin Bodetti
Getting to the bottom of the Rohingya insurgency's alleged links to transnational terrorism.
Challenges and Opportunities for Afghanistan in 2017
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
2016 was a difficult year for Afghanistan and 2017 presents unique challenges.
Taliban Pledge to Protect Infrastructure Projects
By Catherine Putz
The Taliban say they are "committed to safeguarding" national infrastructure projects like CASA-1000 and TAPI.
The 3 Big Challenges Facing Pakistan Next Army Chief
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s next military chief faces a wide range of challenges on both the domestic and external fronts.
What Afghans Expect From Donald Trump
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai and Ziauddin Wahaj
President-elect Donald J. Trump must clarify his position on Afghanistan as soon as possible.
Taliban Commanders Key to Peace With Afghanistan
By Shawn Snow
A factionalized Taliban adds another dynamic to a complicated peace process in Afghanistan.
NATO Trains Afghan Tactical Air Controllers as Civilian Casualties Rise
By Shawn Snow
NATO and Afghan forces continue to adapt to capability and capacity gaps.
Spoilers and Peace in Afghanistan: Negotiating With the Taliban
By Shawn Snow
The biggest potential spoiler for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is Pakistan.
Afghan Forces Struggle to Hold the Line
By Shawn Snow
Major Afghan cities are currently surrounded and under assault by the Taliban forces.
Kunduz Back in Government Control as Taliban Conduct Information Operations
By Shawn Snow
Afghan forces retook the city center of Kunduz on Tuesday after it was briefly taken by Taliban militants.