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Taliban
The Peculiar Presence of the Islamic State in Kunar
By Franz J. Marty
An opaque offshoot of the self-declared Islamic State in one Afghan province displaced thousands of civilians.
Taliban Declare Start of Spring Offensive Amid Talks With US
By Amir Shah
Even though Taliban attacks never quite ceased during the winter, the insurgent group made its annual spring announcement.
In Afghanistan, Talking and Killing Continue in Tandem
By Catherine Putz
The next Doha meeting, which the Afghan government plans to attend, has been pushed back. Meanwhile, attacks continue.
Why the Taliban Are in Control of the Afghan Peace Process
By Umair Jamal
The Afghan peace process is at the mercy of the Taliban.
Why Is Zalmay Khalilzad Such a Controversial Figure in Afghanistan?
By Sayed Ziafatullah Saeedi
Khalilzad’s history is worth recounting, to give context to recent chafing at his tactics in pursuing peace.
Taliban Killed 33 Troops, Police in Helmand
By Amir Shah
Separately, a NATO airstrike reportedly killed 13, including 10 children, in northern Afghanistan.
US-Taliban Talks: To What End?
By Umair Jamal
Are the talks really going anywhere?
What is Uzbekistan’s Role in the Afghan Peace Process?
By Umida Hashimova
As Tashkent’s officials move between Doha and Kabul, Uzbekistan is carving a quiet role for itself in the peace process.
Agreeing to Agree: The Afghan Peace Process Sort of Moves Forward
By Catherine Putz
U.S. envoy in charge of the quest for a peace deal in Afghanistan encouraged by recent progress, but hurdles remain.
The Taliban’s Delusion Hampers Reconciliation
By Daud Khattak
Emboldened by foreign support, the Taliban continue to refuse talks with the Afghan government.
The Beginning of the US Endgame in Afghanistan
By Nicolas Johnston
Expect to see the U.S. establish further political alternatives intended to counterbalance China’s influence in Central Asia.
How Iran and Pakistan Matter for a Post-US Withdrawal Afghan Landscape
By Adam Weinstein
Strained relations with Pakistan coupled with a hostile posture toward Iran leave Washington stranded in Afghanistan.