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Taliban
Can the Afghan War Be Won in 2016?
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Franz-Stefan Gady speaks with Ankit Panda about the Afghan National Army's war effort.
Can ISIS Gain a Foothold in Balochistan?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
There is growing evidence that it is trying to do just that.
The Tragic Story of Qurban Ali Mirzaee
By Sanjay Kumar
The persecution of one of Afghanistan’s most popular actors demonstrates the current state of culture in Afghanistan.
2016 Geopolitical Outlook: What to Expect in the Asia-Pacific
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Shannon Tiezzi and Catherine Putz join Ankit Panda to evaluate expectations across the Asia-Pacific for the year ahead.
7 Events of Geopolitical Consequence to Anticipate in Asia in Early 2016
By Ankit Panda
2016 will kick off with a bang. Here's what you need to keep an eye on early in the new year.
Afghanistan, Pakistan Lay Groundwork for Taliban Peace Talks in Early 2016
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan's top general visited Afghanistan this weekend to discuss another round of peace talks with the Taliban.
Peace Talks Between the Afghan Government and the Taliban Could Be Back in Early 2016
By Ankit Panda
Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, backed by Pakistan, could be back on in early 2016.
Could TAPI Bring Peace to Afghanistan?
By Catherine Putz
If history is any indication, no.
Next Stop Jalalabad: Traveling on One of the World’s Most Dangerous Roads
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Security threats on the Kabul-Jalalabad highway have drastically increased over the last few weeks.
Why Did Afghanistan's Spy Chief Just Quit?
By Catherine Putz
Nabil says Ghani is surrendering "Afghanistan's 5,000 year history to Pakistan's 60-year history."
Revenge of the Taliban: The Story of the Afghan Soldier Mumtaz
By Franz-Stefan Gady
How the ongoing war in Afghanistan wrecked a soldier's family.
Confirmed: Ghani to Attend Heart of Asia Conference in Islamabad
By Catherine Putz
The Indian Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, is also to attend.