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Taliban
Taliban Talks in Uzbekistan, Violence Continues in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
With talks up north and violence in the southeast, the war in Afghanistan lurches toward its 17th year.
The Battle for Ghazni: A Wake-Up Call?
By Ankit Panda
Kunduz, Lashkar Gah, and now Ghazni. Which Afghan city will be next?
Making Sense of Russia’s Involvement in Afghanistan
By Nicholas Trickett
There are plenty of reasons to seriously examine Russia’s role in Afghanistan, but what do many analysts miss?
Why Has Russia Invited the Taliban to Moscow?
By Samuel Ramani
The proposed “Moscow-format” talks advance Russia’s interests in Afghanistan.
Why Afghan Peace Negotiations are Imminent
By Hazrat Bahar
The conditions are ripening for talks between the Afghan government, the Taliban, and the United States to begin.
How Afghanistan's Next Elections Can Succeed
By Rafi Fazil
Afghanistan's next elections can set up the bedrock for sustainable democratic institutions in the country.
Suicide Bomber Attacks Gathering of Afghan Clerics Which Had Just Denounced Suicide Bombings
By Catherine Putz
The gathering of about 2,000 Muslim scholars and clerics had endorsed a fatwa against the war, calling suicide bombings a sin.
Why Elections Could Break the Afghan Peace Process or Fix It
By Noah Coburn
The planned elections could be a part of establishing peace but they pose significant risks as well.
How Economic Growth Can Help Defeat Terrorism in Afghanistan
By M. Ashraf Haidari
The campaign for Afghanistan's economy must stand on equal footing with the counterterrorism campaign.
In Afghanistan, Peace Must Come Without Compromising Hard-Earned Gains
By Said Sabir Ibrahimi
Progress on freedom of speech, political participation, and women’s rights in Afghanistan cannot be compromised.
To Win the Peace, Afghans Must Be in the Driver’s Seat
By M. Ashraf Haidari
The U.S. is right to refuse to talk directly with a divided Taliban, as an Afghan-led peace process is necessary.