The jirga, Track-II, and Af-Pak peace
‘With state initiatives failing to restore peace, initiatives such as Track II diplomacy could help…
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Senior ISIS leader killed in northern Afghanistan, highlighting shifting militant allegiances
The U.S. military said Monday that it has killed the senior leader of an Islamic…
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US Covert Drone Strikes Around the World – March 2018
Four US strikes in Yemen may have killed civilians and people believed to be fighting for…
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Climbing on China’s Priority List: Views on Afghanistan from Beijing
Since the never completed withdrawal of NATO troops in Afghanistan, China has become more involved…
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An ICC Delay: Court postpones decision on whether to investigate war crimes in Afghanistan
The International Criminal Court has announced a delay in deciding whether or not to authorise…
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PM Abbasi’s Kabul visit and complications surrounding regional peace
A day-long trip to Afghanistan by Pakistani PM Abbasi was marred with accusations by Kabul…
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What does a Pompeo and Bolton Duo Mean for US-Pakistan Relations? – Adam N. Weinstein
Next week John Bolton will enter the White House as President Trump’s new national security…
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Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s visit to Kabul on 6 April, 2018
At the invitation of President Ashraf Ghani, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi accompanied by Foreign…
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UN Probes ‘Disturbing’ Reports of Afghan Civilian Casualties in Kunduz
The United Nations says it is probing “disturbing reports of serious harm” to civilians during…
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Afghan Leaders Admit Civilians Were Killed in Anti-Taliban Bombing
KUNDUZ, Afghanistan — A day after Afghan security forces killed or wounded more than 100…
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