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U.S.-Afghanistan Relations
Privatization of Security Can Derail US-Led Stabilization of Afghanistan
By M. Ashraf Haidari and Vasabjit Banerjee
The potential for success by relying on PMCs remains uncertain.
Will Afghanistan's Minerals Shape Trump's Policy Toward the Region?
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
Afghanistan's mineral wealth could help kickstart the economy, but beware of the resource curse.
5 Strategic Priorities in Afghanistan That Donald Trump Should Consider Before the NATO Summit
By Hashim Wahdatyar
ISIS expansion and the Taliban's new regional allies; these are the urgent tasks the U.S. must address in its strategy.
What a Trump Presidency Would Mean for Afghanistan
By Samuel Ramani
The Republican nominee for the presidency would likely drastically change U.S. policy toward Afghanistan.
Orlando Shooting Has Nothing to Do With Afghanistan and Islam
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Omar Mateen's hate crime cannot be explained by his ethno-religious background.
US Troops Have New Powers in Afghanistan. What Exactly Does That Mean?
By Ankit Panda
It's unclear what changes the Obama administration just implemented for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Is the World Paying Attention to Afghanistan Anymore?
By Catherine Putz
The U.S., China, and Afghanistan held a high-level meeting in New York City ahead of the UN General Assembly debate.
Afghanistan’s 32-Year Refugee Crisis
By Catherine Putz
For three decades Afghanistan was the world’s largest producer of refugees. Millions have returned but problems remain.
What America's Withdrawal From Afghanistan Really Tells the World About US Hegemony
By Muska Dastageer
How a long war of necessity turned into an unfinished one of choice.
Interview: Daniel Markey
By Jack Detsch
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's extraordinarily successful trip to Washington, and the new outlook for Afghanistan.
How Ashraf Ghani's Government Will Address Afghanistan's Endemic Problems
By Hannah Gais
Speaking in New York City, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani outlined his government's approach to Afghanistan's varied problems.
Afghan President Begins US Visit
By Ankit Panda
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah began a five-day U.S. visit on Sunday.