Taliban

The road to reconciliation between India and Pakistan is likely to be a long one. But perhaps economic compulsions can overtake political ones.

The former dictator returns to a welcome that is likely to be turbulent, with uncertain consequences.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has accused the U.S. of working with the Taliban. A diplomatic tailspin ensues.

Afghan casualties are on the rise as the United States and NATO shift their mission.

A leaked peace plan sees Pakistan replacing the United States as kingmaker. Can the different sides come together?

The challenge: Incorporating the Taliban into the future of Afghanistan without sacrificing the rights of Afghans, especially women. Can it be done?

“Thousands of terrorists and fundamentalists will seek refuge in Afghanistan…”

Attacks on coalition troops by members of Afghan security forces endanger partnering programs and point to grave cultural misunderstandings.

An incident in Kunar illustrates how NATO’s confused approach to counterinsurgency in Afghanistan is failing to meet its objectives.

Tashkent’s proximity and ties to Afghanistan ensures it will play a central role in its future. The U.S. should enlist its help.

Despite their sectarian divide and history, Tehran may be courting the Taliban to bolster its ability to retaliate from a possible strike on its nuclear program.

Despite what some journalists have argued, many signs point toward post-2014 reconciliation, argues Robert Dreyfuss.