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15 Sep 2013 - 09:14

Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have put Russia back on the top table

What is different today is that the US is politically and militarily weaker than it was 10 years ago, because of its failure to win wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

10 Sep 2013 - 11:31

Afghans Caught Between Terror and Corruption

The international community, Qader Rahimi says, has so far concentrated its fight against Al-Qaeda and terrorism. But it’s time it turned its focus on corruption, “our biggest enemy,”.

4 Sep 2013 - 13:08

Afghanistan: child marriage, domestic violence harm progress

Child marriage remains common in Afghanistan, increasing the likelihood of early pregnancy, which heightens the risk of death and injury in childbirth.

4 Sep 2013 - 12:24

Afghan hopes post-2014

The biggest achievement is a 350,000-strong Afghan army that is fighting back against the Taliban.

2 Sep 2013 - 11:10

Afghanistan between dream and reality

The Afghan-Pak leaders in their one-on-one meetings focused on issues of common interest including strengthening of bilateral ties and the evolving situation in the region.

2 Sep 2013 - 10:38

Peace building in Afghanistan

The issue for Karzai is that as well as keeping Pakistan happy, he also needs to keep the U.S. and countries like India on his side. He also needs to protect his own national interests.

1 Sep 2013 - 10:20

In Afghanistan, resurgent Taliban takes toll; more than 100 die in attacks in past week

Several analysts said Taliban leaders were deeply affected by the political upheaval that has engulfed Egypt in recent weeks.

25 Aug 2013 - 11:06

The U.S. should not take sides in Egypt

The best thing the US can do is to leave the country alone, which would include suspending its massive military assistance package to Egypt.

24 Aug 2013 - 12:07

Nine in every 10 Pakistanis are anxious: Survey

Pakistanis were the most anxious about gasoline and petrol prices – not terrorism and the increasing crime rate, which came to a close second.

22 Aug 2013 - 13:04

Afghan withdrawal risks Central Asia security

Instability in Afghanistan presents a threat to its neighbors only because conditions for [other] radicals will improve.

20 Aug 2013 - 08:57

Afghan pullout: a tricky business for US

As the months march toward the end of the major US military presence in Afghanistan, the stresses on units will grow.

18 Aug 2013 - 08:40

Turkey best option to host Afghanistan-Taliban peace talks

Turkey's neutral position -- which contrasts with Saudi Arabia's unwavering support for the Taliban -- makes it more likely that reconciliation talks will be held in Turkey.

13 Aug 2013 - 11:36

Why Russia is Worried About the “Zero Option” in Afghanistan

Russia worries about the spread of terrorism and the return of militants who have received training in Afghanistan.

13 Aug 2013 - 10:29

Is Afghanistan a Dead Man Walking?

What reconstruction has done is create a Zombie economy in Afghanistan, never mind corruption and customs money, and some employment.

12 Aug 2013 - 14:02

Saving Afghanistan’s Economy: The 1818 Model

The early U.S. experience may offer an idea for avoiding the crash that looks likely in Afghanistan post-2014.

7 Aug 2013 - 10:07

Do we know how much US money is going to the Taliban in Afghanistan?

There "appears to be a growing gap between the policy objectives of Washington and the reality of achieving them in Afghanistan.

4 Aug 2013 - 09:42

Uncertain future for Afghan businesswoman as West leaves

The United States and its allies have put promoting women's rights at the core of their 12-year mission in Afghanistan.

27 Jul 2013 - 13:58

Afghan corruption, and how the U.S. facilitates it

Cordesman wrote: We can probably do more to fight the worst causes of Afghan corruption by changing our own actions.

25 Jul 2013 - 13:18

9 Reasons why new Israel-Palestinian talks may fail

It’s almost too easy to be pessimistic about prospects for the talks U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry finally coaxed Israel and the Palestinians to the cusp of last weekend.

20 Jul 2013 - 11:55

Is Zero Really an Option for US in Afghanistan?

Rubin says that it will be important to continue to negotiate the strategic partnership with a future president of Afghanistan.