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The Taliban’s Difficult Pledge

The Taliban’s Difficult Pledge

By Obaidullah Baheer
Even if it wanted to, could the Taliban ever really cut ties with and oppose al-Qaida?
How Biden’s Attempted Shortcut Undermines Peace in Afghanistan 

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 Afghan Envoy Khalilzad Defends Biden Withdrawal Plan 

US Afghan Envoy Khalilzad Defends Biden Withdrawal Plan 

By Catherine Putz
In a hearing called by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee this week, Khalilzad reiterated the rationale for the administration’s decision to exit Afghanistan.

Here’s How Biden Can Still Support Peace in Afghanistan

Here’s How Biden Can Still Support Peace in Afghanistan

By Aidan Mark Lewis
Deciding to withdraw may prove disastrous, but the U.S. has policy options now that the decision has been made.

Regional Interests at Stake as Biden Announces Military Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Regional Interests at Stake as Biden Announces Military Withdrawal From Afghanistan

By Saif Khattak
Russia, China, Iran, India, and, most of all, Pakistan have interests at stake as the U.S. aims to withdraw from Afghanistan.
Blinken in Afghanistan to Sell Biden Troop Withdrawal

Blinken in Afghanistan to Sell Biden Troop Withdrawal

By Matthew Lee
"The partnership is changing, but the partnership itself is enduring,” Blinken said during his unannounced visit to Afghanistan.

Biden Announces Plan for US Exit from Afghan War, Urges Attention to Future Challenges

Biden Announces Plan for US Exit from Afghan War, Urges Attention to Future Challenges

By Catherine Putz
"No one wants to say that we should be in Afghanistan forever. But they insist that now is not the right moment to leave,” Biden rebuffs critics, charting a U.S. exit from its longest war.
Afghan Civil Society Must Not Be Left Out of the Peace Process

Afghan Civil Society Must Not Be Left Out of the Peace Process

By Samina Ansari
During the 2001 Bonn Conference, the U.N. opted for a “light footprint” that delegated its civilian development role to foreign military forces. That cannot happen again.

Taliban Not Ready to Attend Turkey Summit on Afghan Peace

Taliban Not Ready to Attend Turkey Summit on Afghan Peace

By Catherine Putz
A Taliban spokesman said the group was not ready to attend the conference the U.S. and the Afghan government had hoped to start on April 16.

Attention Turns to Proposed Summit on Afghanistan in Turkey

Attention Turns to Proposed Summit on Afghanistan in Turkey

By Catherine Putz
The proposed summit is said to be scheduled to open on April 16, but the pieces are all still in flux.

US-Central Asia: New Trilateral Dialogues Bring Regional Focus to Afghanistan

US-Central Asia: New Trilateral Dialogues Bring Regional Focus to Afghanistan

By Akram Umarov
In May 2020 and March 2021, the United States started up two new trilateral dialogues pairing Afghanistan with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. 
Sticky Bombs Latest Weapon in Afghanistan’s Arsenal of War

Sticky Bombs Latest Weapon in Afghanistan’s Arsenal of War

By Kathy Gannon
Over the past year, almost every day at least one car has exploded in Kabul -- terrifying residents with a rise in crude sticky bombs.

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