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U.S.-Taliban peace talks
Critics of US-Taliban Deal Say Militants Can’t Be Trusted
By Associated Press
Information about Russian bounties for dead Americans was included in a brief before the U.S.-Taliban deal was signed.
Afghanistan: War in the Time of Coronavirus
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Despite a peace deal and the devastating spread of COVID-19, the Afghan war sill rages on.
Did Pakistan Win the Afghanistan War?
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Pakistan is jubilant over the U.S.-Taliban peace deal, but celebration may be premature.
Afghan Government Postpones Prisoner Release, Endangers Deal
By Associated Press
The U.S.-Taliban deal was touted at the time as the best chance at ending Afghanistan's endless wars.
Trump Says He Spoke to a Taliban Leader, Had ‘Good Talk’
By Associated Press
The White House provided no additional details about what was said on the call, but the Taliban did.
Afghanistan: Between Hope and Hopelessness
By Daud Khattak
The biggest obstacle to peace is no longer the Taliban, but the political fractures in Kabul.
Afghans View US-Taliban Deal With Well-Earned Skepticism
By Associated Press
The deal is expected to be signed in Doha on Saturday.
Afghans Celebrate Reduction in Hostilities But Fear Civil War
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
The U.S. is ready to make peace with the Taliban. But can Afghanistan’s political factions come to terms with each other?
US Urges Afghanistan to Focus on Peace and Intra-Afghan Talks, Not Electoral Politics
By Catherine Putz
U.S. State Department statement neither congratulated nor contradicted Ghani’s electoral victory.
US, Taliban to Begin Countdown to Afghan Peace Deal
By Associated Press
There are many uncertainties as an apparent deal is set for settlement this month.
Afghanistan: Ghani-Abdullah Row May Thwart the Prospect of Peace
By Daud Khattak
Even as a U.S.-Taliban peace deal is announced, Kabul is in the grips of a political crisis.
US Defense Secretary Says Taliban Deal Is Promising But Not Without Risk
By Associated Press
Ahead of a formal announcement of the seven-day "reduction in violence" deal, the U.S. defense secretary said it was time to give peace a chance in Afghanistan through a political negotiation.
Official Says US, Taliban Reach Afghanistan Truce Agreement
By Associated Press
The commitment to a temporary "reduction in violence" would pave the way for the signing of a formal peace agreement.
US, Taliban Close to ‘Reduction in Violence’ Agreement
By Associated Press
What’s on offer: a seven-day reduction of violence.
Where Is the Afghan Peace Deal Now?
By Catherine Putz
Is the United States any closer to settling a long-discussed peace deal with the Taliban? Not really, if comments from top diplomats are anything to go by.
The Pitfalls in Afghanistan’s Peace Process
By Daud Khattak
A US-Taliban peace agreement seems closer than ever, but the whole thing could unravel when it comes time for intra-Afghan talks.
Survey: Nearly Half of Afghans Want US Troops Out After Deal
By Associated Press
Afghans remain divided about whether U.S. and NATO troops should stay after a peace deal -- 46 percent say leave, 33 percent say stay.
The Missing Links in the Afghan Peace Process
By Mushtaq Rahim
The U.S., Afghan government, and Taliban will all need to readjust their positions if there is to be any hope of peace.
Taliban Say They Handed Cease-fire Offer to US Peace Envoy
By Associated Press
The offer was stated in a document, according to the group.
Taliban Council Agrees to Ceasefire in Afghanistan
By Associated Press
The U.S. and Taliban appear tantalizingly close to an agreement, again.
Learning From US Efforts to Reintegrate Former Combatants in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
Afghan reintegration programs have largely failed, but success will be necessary if any potential peace deal is to have lasting impact.
US Envoy in Kabul Negotiating Hostage Release, Sources Say
By Associated Press
Officials hope a prisoner exchange can resuscitate the peace talks.
As US-Taliban Peace Process Collapses, an Opportunity for Russia?
By Samuel Ramani
An expansion of Russia’s diplomatic involvement could help non-Western powers expand their say over Afghanistan’s political future.
Trump's US-Taliban Move Pushes Afghans Toward Fragile Vote
By Cara Anna
The September 28 election couldn’t happen at a more difficult time.
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