U.S. Afghanistan policy

The U.S. policy of arming parties in conflict presents significant risks that weapons will be diverted into unfriendly hands. 

China’s willingness to partner with the Taliban undermines American efforts to influence the extremist group’s behavior through pressure campaigns and sanctions.

Both proponents and critics of the controversial decision to order the unfreezing and splitting of Afghanistan’s foreign reserves are getting it wrong.

India’s discussions with Russia, the U.K., and the U.S. could form the core of international opposition to Taliban rule.

With questions swirling about how long U.S. troops will remain in the country, Austin said that "in terms of an end date or setting a specific date for withdrawal, that's the domain of my boss."

Parts of the brief letter have drawn a strong reaction from Afghan leaders, while talks dangle in Doha.

What are the Taliban up to?

The U.S. must be careful not to repeat the mistake of an overly-hasty withdrawal of support for Afghanistan.

Misconceptions about the Soviet invasion point to a larger problem about the way the world thinks about Afghanistan.

The U.S. strategy has faltered out of the gate, thanks to a lack of coordination at home and in the region.

Nearly a year after the strategy was introduced, the outcomes are inconclusive.