Peace in Afghanistan
The peace talks between the United States and the Taliban to end the 18-year-old war in Afghanistan have gone on for some months. After eight rounds of talks in Qatar,…
Endgame in Afghanistan
THE endgame in Afghanistan is evolving rapidly. Expectations of an end to America’s long military adventure in Afghanistan have unleashed multiple moves to shape the country’s future. Current diplomacy may…
Afghanistan: on the brink of disaster
At last, what was being dreaded actually happened on the Afghanistan front. The unpredictable President Donald Trump hinted at an abrupt withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. It seems that…
Beyond Afghanistan’s catch-22
Amid reports that the Trump administration is likely to adopt a tougher stance on Pakistan for its alleged role in the growing instability in Afghanistan, New Delhi and Kabul have…
For peace in Afghanistan
The road to a stable and prosperous Pakistan passes through Fata, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan and Afghanistan. At present, this road is full of hurdles. The internal fragile security dimensions and the…
The rise of a new threat in Afghanistan
The growing political instability and weak security apparatus in Afghanistan is encouraging the Islamic State – or Daesh – to spread its tentacles and wrest more territories in the country’s…
Ghani’s olive branch
As Afghanistan continues to be wracked by violence, with high-security zones in Kabul hit several times in the last few weeks by the Taliban, President Ashraf Ghani surprised everyone by…
Preparing for Ghani’s visit
The recent visit of COAS Qamar Bajwa to Kabul seems to have produced newfound energy and enthusiasm between Afghanistan and Pakistan. This was inevitable. Afghanistan has no choice but to…
Afghanistan: perceptions
No country can exist in isolation in the age of globalisation. It has to prioritise its own interests and engage accordingly with other countries. Due to its strategic location, weak…
Afghanistan: the economy matters
A recent poll conducted by Afghanistan’s Tolo Television paints a bleak picture of the country’s new government. President Ashraf Ghani’s approval rating shows a dramatic decline from 60 percent nearly…
