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Taliban
The ‘Heart of Asia’ Conference: A Fresh Start?
By Habib Wayand
A regional conference in Islamabad this week offers another chance at peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.
Why Did the US Strike an Afghan Hospital?
By Catherine Putz
Results of a US investigation point to human error.
Another Group of Hazaras Taken Hostage in Zabul
By Catherine Putz
Zabul illustrates the complex matrix of militant groups fighting in Afghanistan.
What Is the State of Afghanistan's Relationship with India?
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat speaks to Afghanistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister on Kabul’s relations with New Delhi and Islamabad.
A Turning Point in Afghanistan-India Relations?
By Ankit Panda
Recent developments in the India-Afghanistan bilateral relationship suggest a major shift may be afoot.
On a Tightrope: Can Afghanistan Balance Between Pakistan and India?
By Umair Jamal
Afghanistan is in a difficult position today. Can it walk a tightrope between India and Pakistan?
After ISIS Killings, Afghans Protest
By Sanjay Kumar
A large demonstration on Wednesday shows that Afghans are united in their anger against both insurgents, and their own government.
7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Afghanistan: What We Know
By Ankit Panda
The death toll in Afghanistan and Pakistan is expected to rise in the coming days.
Taliban Stuck on an Island Between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan
By Catherine Putz
With Taliban militants marooned on an island in the Amu Darya, Ashgabat can no longer deny there is trouble on the border.
Major Takeaways From Nawaz Sharif's US Visit
By Rohan Joshi
Nuclear issues, regional stability, and terrorism topped the agenda for Sharif and Obama this week.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Arrives in Washington With a Broad Agenda
By Robert M. Hathaway
Nawaz Sharif's time in Washington will cover a range of issues at the center of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship.
A Conversation with a Survivor of the US Airstrike on Doctors Without Borders in Kunduz
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat's Sanjay Kumar speaks with a survivor of the U.S. airstrike on a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan.