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War in Afghanistan
Iran, India, and a New Way Forward for Afghanistan
By C. Christine Fair
A new strategy for Afghanistan begins in Iran and needs India’s help.
India’s Development Aid to Afghanistan: Does Afghanistan Need What India Gives?
By Nandita Palrecha and Monish Tourangbam
Indian aid to Afghanistan is well-received, but how deeply has New Delhi analyzed its programs and their impact?
A New Turn in the Taliban’s War: Hazarajat Under Siege
By Rustam Ali Seerat and Rahmatullah Batoor
The Ghani government’s negligence when it comes to non-Pashtuns is clear.
Ghani: Afghan Police, Army Death Toll Since 2015 at More Than 28,500
By Ankit Panda
The high toll raises questions about the sustainability of government forces in Afghanistan.
Can Russia Help Bring Peace to Afghanistan?
By Said Sabir Ibrahimi
Russia’s reconciliation efforts should align with Afghanistan’s needs.
SIGAR's Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train
By Catherine Putz
The Pentagon doesn't know how well its advisors are advising in part because it keeps moving the goalposts.
Why Pakistan Isn’t Changing Its Taliban Policy
By Samuel Ramani
Prime Minister Imran Khan isn’t likely to radically change Pakistan’s complicated relationship with the Taliban.
Ahead of Nationwide Polls, Attack in Kandahar Kills Gen. Abdul Raziq
By Catherine Putz
In a bitter irony, Kandahar's top police official was killed just after a meeting about election security.
How Worried Is Uzbekistan About Afghan Instability?
By Umida Hashimova
At CIS meeting, Mirziyoyev’s worries about instability in Afghanistan were on display.
F-35B Stealth Fighter Bombs Ground Target in Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The F-35B has conducted its first close air support strike in Afghanistan on September 27.
US-Taliban Talks Under the Shadow of Deadly Violence
By Monish Tourangbam and Swati Sinha
More talking, more violence -- where is the war in Afghanistan going?
With Rumored 'Training Camp,' China's Afghanistan Presence Set to Grow
By Catherine Putz
A larger regional view helps shed light on China’s increasing activities in Afghanistan.