Afghanistan Tackles the Islamic State
A horrific attack by ISIS-K on a Shiite mosque has raised alarms not just among the Taliban, but in Iran and China.
Why the World’s Eyes Are on the Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border
The war of words between Dushanbe and the Taliban has deep historical roots.
Afghanistan’s Impoverished People Live Amid Enormous Riches
The long-neglected northeast has been famed for its gemstones, but the Taliban are ill-equipped to exploit such resources.
Turkmenistan Joins Regional Consensus on Supporting the Taliban
The Turkmenistan president Berdimuhamedow probably spoke for the region when he said in his speech at the UNGA earlier this week: “The situation there is not easy, the government and public institutions that are being formed are very fragile. This is why assessing the situation in the country requires ultimate consistency, prudence and responsibility — both in words and actions. “
A Viable—and Perhaps the Only—Path to Lasting Peace in Afghanistan
Ex-president Najibullah’s daughter urges adoption of his National Reconciliation Policy to prevent yet another debilitating proxy war.
As the U.S. Withdraws From Afghanistan, China Forges Ties With the Taliban
With no end in sight to the internal conflict in Afghanistan, China has been meeting with regional players to build a strategy that seeks to guarantee peace and stability for all.