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U.S. Afghanistan policy
Stay the Course to Win the Peace in Afghanistan
By M. Ashraf Haidari
The U.S. must be careful not to repeat the mistake of an overly-hasty withdrawal of support for Afghanistan.
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The Forgotten Cold War Sacrifices of the Afghan People
January 08, 2019
The Forgotten Cold War Sacrifices of the Afghan People
Misconceptions about the Soviet invasion point to a larger problem about the way the world thinks about Afghanistan.
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The Forgotten Cold War Sacrifices of the Afghan People
What’s Wrong With the US Afghanistan Strategy?
August 31, 2018
What’s Wrong With the US Afghanistan Strategy?
The U.S. strategy has faltered out of the gate, thanks to a lack of coordination at home and in the region.
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What’s Wrong With the US Afghanistan Strategy?
Trump’s Strategy in Afghanistan: The Beginning of an Indefinite End
June 15, 2018
Trump’s Strategy in Afghanistan: The Beginning of an Indefinite End
Nearly a year after the strategy was introduced, the outcomes are inconclusive.
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Trump’s Strategy in Afghanistan: The Beginning of an Indefinite End
The Regional Fallout From Trump's Afghanistan Approach
April 11, 2018
The Regional Fallout From Trump's Afghanistan Approach
President Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy means tough times for Afghanistan.
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The Regional Fallout From Trump's Afghanistan Approach
Afghanistan in 2017: Achievements and Challenges
December 28, 2017
Afghanistan in 2017: Achievements and Challenges
Afghanistan remains a work in progress.
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Afghanistan in 2017: Achievements and Challenges
Tillerson to Follow Ghani to India, After a Brief Stop in Pakistan
October 24, 2017
Tillerson to Follow Ghani to India, After a Brief Stop in Pakistan
On Tuesday, Afghan President Ghani visited India. On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson is to do the same.
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Tillerson to Follow Ghani to India, After a Brief Stop in Pakistan
No Strategy, No Winning: McCain on Trump's Afghanistan Mess
July 11, 2017
No Strategy, No Winning: McCain on Trump's Afghanistan Mess
"And, you know, we all know what the problem is. It's in the White House."
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No Strategy, No Winning: McCain on Trump's Afghanistan Mess
Can a New US Surge Stabilize Afghanistan?
June 01, 2017
Can a New US Surge Stabilize Afghanistan?
Trump is considering sending more troops to Afghanistan, but that won't solve the underlying problems.
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Can a New US Surge Stabilize Afghanistan?
What Does India Think of Trump’s Afghanistan Policy?
February 14, 2017
What Does India Think of Trump’s Afghanistan Policy?
Despite inconsistencies, India may find a valuable interlocutor in the Trump administration with regard to Afghanistan.
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What Does India Think of Trump’s Afghanistan Policy?
What a Trump Presidency Would Mean for Afghanistan
August 02, 2016
What a Trump Presidency Would Mean for Afghanistan
The Republican nominee for the presidency would likely drastically change U.S. policy toward Afghanistan.
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What a Trump Presidency Would Mean for Afghanistan
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Interview
Japan-Saudi Ties: An Interview With the Japanese Ambassador
June 11, 2019
Japan-Saudi Ties: An Interview With the Japanese Ambassador
Ambassador Tsukasa Uemura discusses the future of the Japan-Saudi relationship, and how to build strong cultural ties.
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