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The Taliban agreed to a ceasefire for a brief three days during Eid. Photo: Ajmal Omari

Afghanistan, European Union, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria, World

After US retreat, an Arab NATO would serve the region

by Jonathan Gornall December 27, 2018

Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, speaks during the first meeting of national security secretaries of Afghanistan, China, Iran, India and Russia in Tehran in September. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East, South Asia

Iran in talks with Taliban as US prepares Afghan troop drawdown

by Asia Times staff December 27, 2018February 18, 2020

A US Army serviceman sits on the tailgate of a helicopter in the Afghan capital Kabul on April 24, 2017. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, Iran, Jordan, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Afghanistan economic policy amplifies drawdown chorus

by Gary Kleiman December 26, 2018December 26, 2018

A wounded man receives medical treatment after a car bomb attack in Kabul on Monday. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, France, South Asia, World

Militant assault on Afghan government compound kills 29

by Asia Times staff December 25, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump speaks during his meeting with Colombian President Iv·n Duque after his speech at the United Nations in New York September 25, 2018. Photo: AFP / Nicholas Kamm

Afghanistan, China, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Turkey, World

Is Donald Trump signaling adieu to allies?

by Prakash Katoch December 24, 2018

Chief justice William Rehnquist administers the Presidential Oath of Office to George H W Bush during his January 20, 1989, inauguration ceremony at the United States Capitol. Photo: Wikipedia

Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, World

On getting in and out of a swamp

by Norman A. Bailey December 24, 2018

US President Donald Trump and Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan attend a cabinet meeting at the White House in July. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, France, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, World

Trump to replace defense head Mattis with deputy Shanahan

by Asia Times staff December 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Afghan Taliban militants celebrate a ceasefire on the outskirts of Jalalabad on June 16, the second day of Eid. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Trump’s Afghan withdrawal could pave the way for peace

by M.K. Bhadrakumar December 24, 2018February 18, 2020

A convoy of US forces' armored vehicles near the village of Yalanli, on the western outskirts of the northern Syrian city of Manbij, in early 2018. The United States is preparing to withdraw its troops from Syria, a major move that throws into question America's role in the region. Photo: AFP/Delil Souleiman

Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Trump made the right decision to quit Syrian conflict

by M.K. Bhadrakumar December 21, 2018February 18, 2020

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Afghanistan, France, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

UAE says US-Taliban talks produced ‘tangible results’

by Asia Times staff December 20, 2018February 18, 2020

From left to right: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan; Interior Minister Shehryar Afridi; Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Hafiz Saeed. Photo: File pics

India, Iran, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia

Video shows Pakistan minister vow ‘full support’ to terror chief

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid December 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan July 11, 2016. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani/File Photo

Afghanistan, Middle East, South Asia, World

Fixing Afghanistan’s flawed peace process

by Nematullah Bizhan December 19, 2018

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Afghanistan, France, South Asia, World

Trump to review case of soldier charged with killing Afghan

by Asia Times staff December 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Imran Khan has been accused of bowing to religious extremists in Pakistan. Photo: AFP/Aamir Qureshi

Afghanistan, China, India, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Why Pakistan will not give up terrorism

by Prakash Katoch December 14, 2018

Princess Mabel of the Netherlands with Kasawadu Abubakari (Girls not Brides Ghana) and Lakshmi Sundaram (director of Girls not Brides) speak during a press conference about an award for Girls Not Brides in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, in March 2018. Photo: AFP / Patrick van Katwijk / Dutch Photo Press

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Bangladesh, Cambodia, France, Malaysia, South Asia, World

Efforts to end child marriage ‘need to be scaled up’

by Asia Times staff December 9, 2018February 18, 2020

China's President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet at the 2018 Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on September 11, 2018. Photo: Russian Presidential Press and Information Office / Anadolu Agency

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, European Union, France, Germany, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam, World

Five academics who unleashed the ‘demon’ of geopolitical power

by Alfred McCoy December 6, 2018

Conflict and instability continue to plague Afghanistan as the country struggles to achieve an enduring peace after decades of turmoil. Image: iStock

Afghanistan, France, South Asia, World

UN envoy: ‘Well-founded hopes for peace’ in Afghanistan

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020

The US and Pakistani flags. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

The waxing and waning of US-Pakistan relations

by Manoj Kumar Mishra November 21, 2018

Imran Khan, Pakistan's prime minister and chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party, addresses supporters in Lahore. Photo: Reuters / Mohsin Raza

Afghanistan, Beijing, China, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

Pakistan strongly rejects Trump’s ‘do nothing for us’ claims

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid November 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Osama bin Laden in June 1999. Photo courtesy of AFP

Afghanistan, India, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Washington, Islamabad pay the price for betraying each other

by Imad Zafar November 20, 2018

Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanakzai, head of the Taliban's political office, left, attends peace talks on Afghanistan at the President Hotel in Moscow on November 9, 2018. Photo: AFP / Sefa Karacan / Anadolu Agency

Afghanistan, China, European Union, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Kremlin brings Kabul and Taliban to the table

by Giovanni Pigni November 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Afghan security forces on patrol after recapturing control of Farah from Taliban militants on May 16, 2018. Photo: AFP / Hameed Khan

Afghanistan, Middle East, South Asia, World

US special envoy ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Taliban deal

by Asia Times staff November 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: Reuters/Omar Sobhani

Afghanistan, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Afghan government must do more to improve security

by Ihsanullah Omarkhail November 16, 2018November 16, 2018

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, listens during the second round of talks on an Afghan settlement, in Moscow, on November 9, 2018. Photo: AFP/ Vladimir Astapkovich / Sputnik

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, China, India, Iran, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, Turkey, World

Afghanistan takes center stage in the New Great Game

by Pepe Escobar November 16, 2018February 18, 2020

Tahir Dawar

Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Police officer’s murder sparks unfair accusations

by Imad Zafar November 16, 2018November 16, 2018

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Afghanistan, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

India takes (unofficial) seat at the Afghan peace table

by Manoj Kumar Mishra November 15, 2018

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attends the inauguration of Chabahar port on December 3, 2017. Photo: Iranian Presidency / AFP

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Why a strategic port in Iran was exempted from sanctions

by Kambaiz Rafi November 12, 2018February 18, 2020

A scenic part of Iran's strategic Chabahar Port, which will serve a growing volume of Afghan traffic. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, China, India, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, Turkey, World

Iran could be the key to cementing India and Japan ties

by Peter J. Brown November 12, 2018February 18, 2020

Faro Castillo del Morro is a lighthouse in Havana, Cuba. It was built in 1845 on the ramparts of the Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro, an old fortress guarding the harbor of Havana. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, China, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, Turkey, World

Disregard for world opinion defines the US government

by Vijay Prashad November 7, 2018

File photo of Sami-ul-Haq, head of the Defence of Pakistan Council. The cleric, who had close ties to the Afghan Taliban, was assassinated on Nov 2, 2018. Photo: AFP/ Aarmir Qureshi

Afghanistan, India, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

‘Father of Taliban’ assassinated in Pakistan by unknown killer

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid November 3, 2018February 18, 2020