Taliban

Dozens are killed in a series of attacks aimed at Shia Muslims in the first big sectarian attacks in years.

The drone attacks employed by the U.S. in Pakistan are of questionable legality. They are also simply counter-productive.

The accidental killing of 24 Pakistani troops by NATO aircraft has prompted an angry response from Pakistan – and further dimmed any prospect of mutual trust.

The Afghan president has laid out the conditions for an extended U.S. military presence. But with opposition to his rule growing, can Karzai hold on?

The United States hopes that a combination of trade and infrastructure can help steer Afghanistan away from unrest – and Russia.

Pakistan spends too much time worrying about India’s influence in Afghanistan. Stability is the key.

Hillary Clinton’s trip to Central Asia was a welcome effort to encourage regional integration to help stabilize Afghanistan. But it’s only a start.

Having feared the US entry into Afghanistan, some in Russia now fear the United States’ exit will make it a bigger target for Islamic militants.

The US and Afghan governments need to rethink the current peace process. Striking a deal with the Taliban is no magic bullet.

The assassination of Burhanuddin Rabbani is a blow to the Afghan peace process and India’s security.

Admiral Mike Mullen’s warning that Pakistan is using extremism as an instrument of policy marked a major change in US tone. Will Pakistan respond?

The assassination of former Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani is another blow to the prospects of peace.