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Taliban
Afghanistan: Fragile But Moving Forward
By James L. Creighton
Despite persistent challenges, there are reasons for cautious optimism.
Kunduz Frontline Report: 10 Days After the Taliban Siege
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat’s Sanjay Kumar speaks to Afghan journalist Shershah Nawabi 10 days after the fall of the city to the Taliban.
Top US General in Afghanistan: Afghan Security Forces 'Could Potentially Collapse'
By Franz-Stefan Gady
General John F. Campbell testified on the results of this year’s fighting season in front of the U.S. Congress.
Here's the Most Disturbing Thing About the Taliban Takeover of Kunduz
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Taliban is gaining currency outside of its traditional Pashtun base. This is troubling.
Afghanistan: Offensive to Retake Kunduz Fails
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Taliban have dug in around the city and have widened their attacks.
With Kunduz Under Siege, Afghanistan Is Again at a Crossroads
By Sanjay Kumar
The fall of the important northern city of Kunduz spells trouble for Ashraf Ghani’s government.
Afghanistan Can't Afford to Lose Kunduz to the Taliban
By Ankit Panda
What does the fall of Kunduz tell us about the state of the Taliban and the Afghan government?
The Taliban Take Kunduz: An Eyewitness Account
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat speaks to a Kunduz government official about the Taliban's takeover of the city.
Have the Taliban Sorted Out Their Differences?
By Ankit Panda
Mullah Omar's brother and son have sworn their allegiance to Mullah Mansoor. Are the Taliban back in business?
Rising to the Afghanistan Challenge
By Timur Urazayev
The international community should not lose focus on assisting Afghans in rebuilding their country.
Here's What the Taliban Wants You to Know About Their New Leader
By Ankit Panda
The biography also notes why the Taliban chose to conceal Mullah Omar's death.
Enough Is Enough: Pakistan Needs to Change Its Approach to Afghanistan
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai
Pakistan's years of harboring and encouraging terrorism toward Afghanistan must come to an end.