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Taliban blames US, Afghan forces for most civilian deaths

by Asia Times staff January 5, 2019February 18, 2020

Afghan men stand over bodies at the site of an attack by Taliban militants on a government compound in the Khwaja Omari district in the southeast province of Ghazni in April 2018. At least seven people were killed including the local governor, officials said. Photo: Zakeria Hashimi / AFP

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

Saudi Arabia takes charge of Afghan peace talks

by M.K. Bhadrakumar December 31, 2018February 18, 2020

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Afghanistan, European Union, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Why US troop withdrawal is a breakthrough

by Tatiana Kanunnikova December 29, 2018December 29, 2018

Pakistani security guards stand next to burnt-out cars in front of the Chinese consulate after an attack in Karachi on November 23. At least two police were killed when three gunmen tried to storm the consulate. All were killed by guards. Photo: AFP / Asif Hassan

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

China’s Balochistan problem

by Malik Siraj Akbar December 28, 2018

Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers, belonging to the 1st MSF (Mobile Strike Force) prepare to participate in a class taught by US Soldiers and contractors.

Afghanistan, European Union, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, World

Impediments to the US mission in Afghanistan

by Manoj Kumar Mishra December 28, 2018December 28, 2018

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 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

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

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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

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

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

Malala Yousafzai with her father Ziauddin, who recently launched his book 'Let Her Fly' based on her rise to become an activist for girls' education and his struggle in a patriarchal society. Twitter @Malala

Afghanistan, India, Lebanon, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Malala’s father talks about his book ‘Let Her Fly’

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid December 4, 2018February 18, 2020

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

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

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

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Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Police officer’s murder sparks unfair accusations

by Imad Zafar November 16, 2018November 16, 2018

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India takes (unofficial) seat at the Afghan peace table

by Manoj Kumar Mishra November 15, 2018

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Moscow format: India reaches out to the Taliban

by Zamir Awan November 10, 2018November 10, 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

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‘Father of Taliban’ assassinated in Pakistan by unknown killer

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

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Under the Pakistani volcano

by Pepe Escobar November 3, 2018February 18, 2020

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

Pakistan, South Asia

Pakistan province bans males from all-girl schools

by FM Shakil October 31, 2018February 18, 2020

Afghanistan continues to be roiled by a violent Taliban insurgency, but reconciliation talks in Abu Dhabi have brought the warring parties a bit closer to peace, according to UAE officials. Photo: iStock.

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Talking to Taliban – unraveling the Catch 22

by Prakash Katoch October 30, 2018

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

Geopolitical forces are perpetuating instability

by Rahim Nasar October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

A close-up photograph of Afghanistan from a desktop globe. Photo: iStock

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

Geopolitical factors contributing to Afghan quagmire

by Manoj Kumar Mishra October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

Human face painted with flag of Afghanistan. Image:iStock

Afghanistan, Germany, India, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

Afghanistan’s enduring desire for independence

by Manoj Kumar Mishra October 20, 2018October 20, 2018

On February 19, 2017, Afghan General Abdul Raziq (C), police chief of Kandahar, poses during a graduation ceremony at a police training center in Kandahar province. (Photo by JAWED TANVEER / AFP)

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Middle East, South Asia, World

Top Afghan General killed in Taliban attack in Kandahar

by Ruchi Kumar and Hikmat Noori October 19, 2018February 18, 2020