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War in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: A Difficult Road Ahead, But Change Is Inescapable
By Abdallah Al Dardari and Zafiris Tzannatos
If peace is achieved soon, Afghanistan can face the future with optimism.
Eagle Down: The Last Special Forces Fighting the Forever War
By Catherine Putz
An interview with Jessica Donati.
Islamic State Claims Killing of 3 Female Media Workers in Afghanistan
By Associated Press
The slayings of the women are part of a larger spike in targeted killings in Afghanistan in the past year.
Taliban Visit Moscow, Voice Hope US Will Honor Peace Deal
By Associated Press
Sher Mohammed Abbas Stanikzai, who led the Taliban delegation to Moscow, insisted that the Taliban have been abiding by the deal.
What If the Afghan Peace Process Fails?
By Marvin G. Weinbaum and Shanthie D’Souza
Most Afghans will have difficulty recovering from a failed peace process in which they and their government have invested so much hope.
An ‘Orchard of Bad Apples’ Weighs on New Afghan Peace Talks
By Associated Press
Escalating violence has all sides pointing the finger at each other as negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban resume.
Fire From the Sky: The Afghan Taliban’s Drones
By Franz J. Marty
Despite ongoing peace negotiations, the Taliban continue their attacks, recently incorporating weaponized commercially available drones into their arsenal.
Report: Afghans Losing Hope for Peace Process Amid Violence
By Associated Press
A few districts in some provinces were not surveyed due to high levels of violence and instability.
Procedure Set, Intra-Afghan Talks to Move on to Setting an Agenda
By Catherine Putz
After nearly three months, the Afghan government and the Taliban have reportedly agreed on a three-page document setting out the rules and procedures for talks.
UN Official Warns of Humanitarian Disaster If Afghan Talks Fail
By Associated Press
"If this peace effort collapses then we could see a big humanitarian disaster in the country, that is for sure," said U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.
Attack on Afghan University Leaves 19 Dead, 22 Wounded
By Associated Press
It was the second attack on an educational institution in Kabul in as many weeks.
Will an Intra-Afghan Peace Deal Bring Displaced Afghans Home?
By Sayed Nasrat, Hamayun Khan, Saed Mansoor Sadat
Progress toward peace will not allow most Afghan IDPs to return to their places of origin; instead, their numbers could well increase.