Tag
Taliban
Why the Taliban Wants ISIS Out of Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
The Taliban want to make it clear for ISIS: Afghanistan's only big enough for one of them. And it's not ISIS.
Afghanistan’s Illusion of a New Pakistan
By Tamim Asey
The recent outreach has been laudable, but the ingredients for real change are missing.
Terrorizing Afghanistan in the Name of Islam
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Has a shared religion helped Afghanistan in its dealings with the Muslim world?
Afghans Fight Back with Full Force
By Catherine Putz
The most recent overnight attack on a guesthouse in Kabul resulted in only four Taliban casualties.
Talking Peace With the Taliban During the Summer Offensive
By Sanjay Kumar
Another bloody summer awaits Afghanistan.
Tajikistan Closes Eastern Region to Tourists
By Catherine Putz
Recent fighting across the border in Afghanistan has made authorities nervous.
Are Afghanistan’s Police Safe?
By Jack Detsch
The killing of 18 officers in Northeastern Afghanistan once again calls into question the safety of Afghan policemen
Afghan Forces are Suffering Record Losses
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Could this undermine the fighting spirit of the Afghan army and police in their battles against the Taliban?
Pakistan Imprisons 10 Men Convicted of Attacking Malala Yousafzai
By Ankit Panda
The 10 men were sentenced to 25 years in prison by an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan's Swat district.
Taliban Onslaught: What is Happening in Afghanistan?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The fighting season in Afghanistan began with a vengeance this year.
China Will Supply Pakistan With 110 New JF-17s
By Franz-Stefan Gady
What is the real annual production capacity of Pakistan's military aircraft industry?
Afghanistan’s Peace Talks: At a Geopolitical Crossroads
By Jack Detsch
With the U.S. refocusing its role in Afghanistan, China and Pakistan are leading the push for talks with the Taliban.