Taliban

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.

Sanjay Kumar discovers that fear and uncertainty about the future seem to be driving some disturbing trends in Afghanistan.

Ashley J. Tellis explains why Pakistan must rethink its Afghanistan policies, or risk defeat

A Taliban attack at a hotel in Kabul is set to reinforce growing fear over Western troop withdrawals.

The Taliban’s praise for India’s “snubbing” of the U.S. should do nothing to put Indian minds at ease.

The assassination of Mullah Arsala Rahmani, a key mediator in talks with the Taliban, is a significant blow.

Barack Obama’s visit to Afghanistan last week was seen as political. Actually, it was all about the Taliban.

The strategic partnership agreement between the U.S. and Afghanistan was useful, but leaves many questions.

The United States faces a number of practical hurdles in getting its forces out of Afghanistan in 2014. But it has found an unlikely ally in its efforts.

The Taliban launches a series of coordinated attacks in what it says is the start of a spring offensive.

The U.S. military is pinning its hopes on the “Afghan Local Police.” The Taliban has started to notice as well.