23 Feb 2021 Afghanistan: To leave or not to leave Syed Fazl-e-Haider Under the Doha deal, US forces are meant to be out of the country in mere weeks. Either way, peace appears far off.
20 Nov 2020 Australia’s mission in Afghanistan – what was it again? Daniel Flitton Nothing can reduce the responsibility of individuals. But the political context for a “forever war” is relevant, too.
20 Oct 2020 Can China be a peacemaker in Afghanistan? Naweed Jafari China has so far stayed on the sidelines of the intra-Afghan talks, but it could play a big role in ending the conflict.
14 Oct 2020 Afghanistan and Iran: From water treaty to water dispute Said Hashmat Sadat , Nasrat Sayed A dam near completion on the Helmand River in Afghanistan is at the centre of a disagreement over water rights.
25 Sep 2020 Intra-Afghan talks and future of Pakistan-Taliban relations Abdul Basit Long regarded as the not-so-invisible hand behind the Taliban, Pakistan has steadily lost its influence over the group.
11 Sep 2020 For real peace, Afghanistan needs a Plan B Nishank Motwani A US exit opens the way to complete takeover by the Taliban, precisely what they – and Pakistan – have long wished for.
12 Aug 2020 Afghanistan’s unseen Covid crisis Andrew Quilty In a country familiar with tragedy, the pandemic is met with a dose of nonchalance. But the numbers keep going up.
10 Jun 2020 The key to peace in Afghanistan? Eliminate Taliban sanctuaries Farkhondeh Akbari , Timor Sharan Unless Pakistan’s support to the Afghan insurgency is shut down, there is no chance of a lasting Afghan peace.
25 May 2020 In Afghanistan, one step forward, but peace still a far leap Arif Rafiq After presidential rivals settle on a power-sharing deal, the big question remains: Will the Taliban come to the table?
14 May 2020 The Taliban’s empty promises of peace Susanne Schmeidl An insurgent attack on a Kabul maternity hospital, in a pandemic, exposes hollow claims of sparing the innocent.
7 May 2020 With US Afghan exit, Russia eyes Central Asian security Azima Akhmatova An unstable Afghanistan threatens all kinds of trouble for its neighbours. For Russia, it may be a golden opportunity.
27 Apr 2020 The Taliban makes the most of Covid-19 crisis in Afghanistan Roshni Kapur , Chayanika Saxena Whether for propaganda or political clout, the group has adopted an unexpected response to the outbreak.
26 Mar 2020 In the shadow of a pandemic, political calamity grips Afghanistan Chayanika Saxena Duelling claims to the presidency, a bitter US benefactor, and a galvanised Taliban ratchet up the uncertainty.
28 Feb 2020 In Afghanistan, peace or fragmentation? Srinjoy Bose A potential US-Taliban deal and a shaky presidential re-election stir both hope for the future and fears of the past.
24 Feb 2020 A US-Taliban deal: What price for peace? Farkhondeh Akbari Bitter experience shows that a “rotten compromise” will carry within it the seeds of future war.
31 Jan 2020 Afghan transit a game changer for Gwadar port Adnan Aamir The Chinese-run port in Pakistan, a vital part of the belt-and-road plan, may have found a path to success.
9 Jan 2020 Could Afghanistan be the stage for US-Iran conflict? Syed Fazl-e-Haider If Tehran pursues further retaliation for the US strike on a top commander, its neighbour to the east is an easy mark.
12 Dec 2019 Afghan peace is elusive but not impossible Susanne Schmeidl With the renewed possibility of talks between the government and the Taliban, how can they be set up to succeed?
22 Nov 2019 Afghan elections bring no peace Srinjoy Bose , Nishank Motwani Continued delays in announcing results have led to calls for an interim government, while the Taliban bide their time.
7 Nov 2019 The uncertain fate of Islamic State in Pakistan Adnan Aamir The death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is a major blow, but Islamic State in Pakistan is not dead yet.
10 Oct 2019 Afghan elections: Impressions from polling day Srinjoy Bose , Nishank Motwani Low voter turnout and polling irregularities threaten to undermine whoever emerges as the country’s next president.
4 Oct 2019 Afghanistan: Water management for peace Said Hashmat Sadat , Nasrat Sayed Formalising agreements with neighbouring countries over water usage will go a long way towards preventing conflict
26 Sep 2019 Ghani vs Abdullah: The contest to be Afghanistan’s president Mustafa Aryan Ghani’s ranks are depleted with the exodus of erstwhile influential allies, but he remains a frontrunner with Abdullah.
18 Sep 2019 Afghanistan – what’s next? Susanne Schmeidl , Astri Suhrke Talks or not, none of the scenarios for the immediate future of Afghanistan are good.
11 Sep 2019 Not such a great game Adnan Aamir Pakistan staked its fortunes on brokering a US-Taliban peace deal in Afghanistan. Then Donald Trump scuttled it.
7 Aug 2019 Trump bets on Pakistan to deliver peace in Afghanistan Adnan Aamir The hope might rest with Imran Khan, but for all the warm words, Pakistan can do only so much to influence the Taliban.
18 Apr 2019 US-Taliban negotiations: marginalising women is no path to peace Susan Hutchinson , Nargis Azaryun Major problems confound the Afghanistan peace talks and risk the democratic and human rights gains made over 17 years.
19 Mar 2019 Peace in Afghanistan: the tumultuous road ahead Roshni Kapur , Archana Atmakuri The next round of peace talks will be anything but straightforward if the previous negotiations are anything to go by.
15 Mar 2019 China’s “South Asia challenge” for the Belt and Road Initiative Antara Ghosal Singh Chinese strategists have identified three trends that pose severe challenges to the promotion of the BRI in South Asia.
11 Mar 2019 Can the Taliban movement become a meaningful diplomatic actor? Farkhondeh Akbari Despite the urgency for peace in Afghanistan, it is important to evaluate the characteristics of the Taliban.
6 Feb 2019 Through the Taliban’s eyes: peace prospects in Afghanistan Baheer Wardak <p>Insights gleaned from Taliban documents suggest little chance of an escape from strife. </p>
1 Feb 2019 US, Taliban, Afghanistan peace talks: timing is critical Mohib Iqbal <p>Should the US agree to a full pull-out of its troops, Afghanistan may fall into the chaos of the past.</p>
21 Jan 2019 Talking to the Taliban: challenges for Kabul Prateek Joshi , Habiba Ashna The Taliban wants to turn a stalemate into its favour after Washington declared a time-bound approach to a settlement.
21 Dec 2018 Could Hanif Atmar become the next President of Afghanistan? Prateek Joshi Seen as a cleanskin, Atmar would have a colossal job to convince international donors to keep up support.
4 Dec 2018 Dilemmas in Afghanistan’s paradoxical peace drama Abbas Farasoo How can peace talks with the Taliban lead to a durable peace when there is no domestic or regional consensus?
26 Nov 2018 Afghanistan: the Hazaras are not safe William Maley , Niamatullah Ibrahimi It would be an act of common decency for Australia to put a moratorium on all removals of Hazaras to Afghanistan.
16 Oct 2018 The corridor of power Suzanne Levi-Sanchez The remote Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan was central to the Silk Road, Great Game, and Cold War – now China has plans.
19 Jun 2018 Ceasefire in Afghanistan: the first win for peace Mohib Iqbal Despite incidents of violence, opinion on all sides has increasingly converged towards a peaceful resolution to end the ongoing strife in Afghanistan.
20 Mar 2018 Indonesia’s “Islamic diplomacy” seeks to broker an Afghan peace Ahmad Rizky M. Umar This is not the first time Jakarta has sought opportunities by mediating a peace process, but there are plenty of obstacles.
4 Dec 2017 Militia blues: How many more armed groups does Afghanistan need? Susanne Schmeidl A collective amnesia appears to have taken hold about the wisdom of standing up yet another militia.
6 Oct 2017 Afghanistan: US offers Pakistan yet another ‘last chance’ Hussain Nadim US threats are not seen as credible and are unlikely to work on Pakistan in the future.
29 May 2017 Why Australia should send more military advisers to Afghanistan Jim Molan Our contribution should meet the need expressed by the commander, stay for as long as is necessary, and contribute to military and political success.
23 Mar 2017 Getting the juice to flow in Afghanistan's private sector Nasrat Sayed By showing it is possible to succeed in Afghanistan, Omaid Bahar is an important example for would-be entrepreneurs.
22 Dec 2016 Afghanistan: Big power disagreements add to instability Mirwais Jalalzai Problems and disagreements between the Afghan government and its international allies have impeded progress.