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U.S. Afghanistan withdrawal
Biden’s Afghanistan Policy Pleases No One. But Some Critics Are Wrong Too.
By Jasmine Bhatia and Sarajuddin Isar
Both proponents and critics of the controversial decision to order the unfreezing and splitting of Afghanistan’s foreign reserves are getting it wrong.
What Washington’s Afghanistan Withdrawal Means for Southeast Asia
By John Harley Breen
The haphazard withdrawal will likely reinforce long-standing queries about the strength of U.S. commitments in the region.
How Biden’s Attempted Shortcut Undermines Peace in Afghanistan
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
The Biden administration hoped to take a shortcut to peace in Afghanistan with one more big conference. It won’t work.
US Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Nominated for Higher-level State Department Position
By Catherine Putz
Biden has nominated U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Donald Lu for assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia.
In Kabul, Pentagon Chief Speaks of ‘Responsible End’ to War
By Lolita C. Baldor and Rahmin Faiez
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."
The Blinken Letter: A Renewed Push for Afghan Peace, Proposals Both New and Old
By Catherine Putz
Parts of the brief letter have drawn a strong reaction from Afghan leaders, while talks dangle in Doha.
The Regional Fallout From Trump's Afghanistan Approach
By Sudha Ratan
President Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy means tough times for Afghanistan.
No Strategy, No Winning: McCain on Trump's Afghanistan Mess
By Catherine Putz
"And, you know, we all know what the problem is. It's in the White House."
What Does India Think of Trump’s Afghanistan Policy?
By Arushi Kumar
Despite inconsistencies, India may find a valuable interlocutor in the Trump administration with regard to Afghanistan.
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.
NATO Looking to Extend Funding for Afghan Security Forces
By Catherine Putz
As the war moves into its 15th year, Afghanistan's stability remains tenuous.
The Troubled US-Afghanistan Legacy
By Asim Yousafzai
Unrealistic expectations, mismanagement and uncooperative neighbors have complicated U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.
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