Northern Afghanistan once kept out the Taliban. Why has it fallen so quickly this time? Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili - July 27, 2021 Political and ethnic tensions have fueled new discord — and the Taliban has capitalized on these grievances
The Taliban isn’t the only challenge for the Afghanistan government Dipali Mukhopadhyay - July 7, 2021 The U.S. withdrawal leaves these big questions for the Ghani administration
Afghans want peace. New data show they’re open to a surprising number of options. Renard Sexton and Christoph Zurcher - March 29, 2021 Our survey found Taliban power-sharing was not a dealbreaker.
What will America’s commitment to Afghanistan look like after the election? Asfandyar Mir - November 1, 2020 The peace negotiations are in flux, and the Taliban has ramped up the violence
The U.S. may be close to a peace deal in Afghanistan. Here are 3 big takeaways. Asfandyar Mir - February 20, 2020 How can the U.S. prevent a civil war and international terrorism while getting out of its longest war?
If you’re surprised by what’s in the Afghanistan Papers, you haven’t been paying attention Jason Lyall - December 12, 2019 In these five key areas, scholarly research could have helped policymakers and strategists make better decisions
Afghanistan holds elections Saturday. Here’s what to know about its democratic process. Dipali Mukhopadhyay - September 26, 2019 This election could enable the Afghan state to better serve its citizens and hold space against extremism for the international community.
Afghanistan’s election on Saturday could be bloodier than expected. This explains why. Elise Burr and Andrew Shaver - September 25, 2019 Until now, the Taliban had good reason to avoid killing civilians as they tried to vote. That’s changed.
Here’s why the Taliban might still want to negotiate with the U.S. Rebecca Best and Navin Bapat - September 12, 2019 It’s riven by factions and losing loyalists to the Islamic State
Trump canceled his secret meeting with the Taliban. The negotiations were in trouble anyway. Jason Lyall - September 8, 2019 Four big obstacles to peace remain
Hoping that peace comes to Afghanistan? Dream on. Barbara Walter - January 30, 2019 People react to cease-fires and peace settlements the same way
U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan raises big questions Asfandyar Mir - December 23, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81955" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A U.S. flag is seen at
Afghanistan’s road to peace won’t be an easy one Asfandyar Mir - March 30, 2018 Is there hope for an end to the long war
The new U.S. plan in Afghanistan may add a local militia. That might be a bad idea. Govinda Clayton and Andrew Thomson - December 4, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66860" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Soldiers of NATO's Resolute Support Mission
Trump says ‘our troops will fight to win’ in Afghanistan. Here’s why peace and stability are so elusive. Geoffrey Swenson - August 22, 2017 Over 15 years ago, the United States first intervened in
Here are the five things you need to know about the 2015 fighting season in Afghanistan. Jason Lyall - January 12, 2016 Last year was quietly disastrous for Afghanistan. You might have
Mohammad Omar’s death could help the Afghan peace process — or harm it Max Abrahms - August 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28296" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] An Afghan policeman
Mohammad Omar's death could help the Afghan peace process — or harm it - August 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28296" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] An Afghan policeman
Why the Pakistani Taliban’s massacre of children reveals its weakness Adnan Naseemullah - December 18, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19281" align="alignnone" width="620"] Candles are placed by local residents
Why the Pakistani Taliban's massacre of children reveals its weakness - December 18, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19281" align="alignnone" width="620"] Candles are placed by local residents
A (fighting) season to remember in Afghanistan Jason Lyall - October 20, 2014 With little fanfare, and even less Western media coverage, another
The spoils of peace in Afghanistan Renard Sexton - September 26, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16134" align="alignnone" width="620"] Afghan rival presidential candidates Abdullah Abdullah,
Why the Afghan election still isn’t over Andrew Gelman - August 12, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14310" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah, from
Lessons from Afghanistan: Warlord politics aren't always bad for democracy Frances Brown and Dipali Mukhopadhyay - May 13, 2014 [caption id="attachment_10053" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Former Nangarhar governer Gul Agha
Lessons from Afghanistan: Warlord politics aren’t always bad for democracy Frances Brown and Dipali Mukhopadhyay - May 13, 2014 [caption id="attachment_10053" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Former Nangarhar governer Gul Agha