Afghanistan Needs Trade, Not Military Might and War
If Afghanistan wants to establish itself as a legitimate and influential regional regime, then military might and war are not ...
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Afghan War Caused 100,000 Civilian Casualties in Last Decade: UN
More than 100,000 Afghan civilians have been killed or injured over the past decade, the UN reported Thursday, as it ...
With Nearly All Data in, Afghan Turnout at Record Low
Independent political analyst Haroun Mir said that even with a low turnout, the election could be considered a victory for ...
What Happens if the US Withdraws its Troops from Afghanistan?
Trusting the Taliban and withdrawing US troops would not only bring another war in Afghanistan but allow Jihadis across the ...
Reaching Peace in Afghanistan and the Pakistan Factor
The successful negotiation of a peace agreement in Afghanistan, which would most likely include the withdrawal of US troops, would ...
Peace for Afghanistan: How to Reintegrate Taliban Fighters?
Experts warn that if Taliban fighters are not reintegrated back into Afghan society properly they could pose a significant risk ...
Has the Taliban Actually Become More Progressive on Women’s Rights?
The Taliban came to the negotiating table with 10 women last week, raising the question of whether they have become ...
Talking with Just the Taliban Won’t Lead to Viable Peace in Afghanistan
The US and Peace Envoy Khalilzad still believe that pursuing talks with the Taliban will help achieve peace in Afghanistan, ...
In Afghanistan, Conspiracy Theories Fuel Polio Outbreak
Some militants and religious leaders tell Afghan communities that vaccines are an anti-Muslim conspiracy or an elaborate cover for American ...
Cooperation Between US and Afghanistan Crucial for Bringing Peace
Only the Afghan people and government can ensure the sustainability of the democratic institutions in Afghanistan. The United States must ...
Pakistan’s Plan to Reform Madrasas Ignores Why Parents Enrol Children in First Place
Pakistan’s latest drive to reform its Islamic schools, called madrasas, is unlikely to check the radicalization and violent extremism that ...
Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? Definition is Holding Up Afghanistan’s Peace Talks
Before peace talks in Afghanistan can come to a conclusion, the parties first need to settle on an administrative detail: ...
Why US Needs to Declare Date for Troops to Depart from Afghanistan
Successive US administrations have recognized that they cannot afford to be the glue holding Afghanistan together forever. Although most pundits ...
US-Taliban Peace Talks: Deal Without Afghans?
Over the past four months, a series of talks have taken place between the United States and Taliban representatives. However, ...
Taliban Demand New Constitution for Afghanistan at Rare Talks
The Taliban demanded a new constitution for Afghanistan and promised an "inclusive Islamic system" to govern the war-torn country.
Taliban to Meet Afghan Opposition in Moscow: Official
The Taliban will send a delegation to Russia for a rare meeting with Afghan opposition leaders, just days after peace ...
Afghan Women Fear Cost of Peace Will be Their Freedom
"We never want to go back. We never want to lose our freedom."
Since Khalilzad, US Peace Attempts in Afghanistan Have Been More Damaging than Winsome
Zalmay Khalilzad's appointment in September as the US Special Envoy for Afghanistan has bypassed even the most unexciting but truly ...
Afghan President Appoints Two New Security Ministers: Too Little, Too Late?
Amid rising insecurity, political instability, and upcoming elections, Afghanistan’s President Ghani appointed Amrullah Saleh and Asadullah Khalid to key security ...
As ‘Afghan’ Elections Loom, Client Kingmaking Takes Center Stage
It is time for the people of Afghanistan to stand up collectively and say no to foreign patronage. Otherwise, it ...
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