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U.S.-Afghanistan Relations

August 02, 2016
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.

June 16, 2016
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.

June 14, 2016
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.

September 28, 2015
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.

September 09, 2015
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.

August 31, 2015
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.

April 02, 2015
Interview: Daniel Markey
By Jack Detsch
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's extraordinarily successful trip to Washington, and the new outlook for Afghanistan.

March 30, 2015
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.

March 23, 2015
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.

March 18, 2015
The Uncertain Fight Ahead for Afghanistan
By Jack Detsch
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter seemed impressed by Afghan troops in a recent visit to Kabul.

March 09, 2015
Afghanistan: Five Tasks for Ghani’s Crucial U.S. Visit
By Tamim Asey
With his country at a critical juncture, the Afghan president needs to make the most of his Washington visit.

January 11, 2015
What Now for Afghanistan?
By Tamim Asey
With the end of the war, the country faces an uncertain future.