Violent deaths in Pakistan jumped last year. That’s a big worry.
Outside powers may be unable to ignore the worsening turmoil in Pakistan.
The U.S. couldn’t build Afghanistan a democracy. That rarely works.
Regimes battling a counterinsurgency often depend on corruption to stay in power
Don’t expect Afghanistan to have a Western-style government. This explains why.
It’s a delusion to think warlords will quietly fade away
If you’re surprised by what’s in the Afghanistan Papers, you haven’t been paying attention
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.
This election could enable the Afghan state to better serve its citizens and hold space against extremism for the international community.
Here’s why Russia keeps hosting Afghanistan peace talks that will almost certainly fail
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Does the Islamic State believe in sovereignty?
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