Opinions




Can Saudi Arabia play peacemaker in Afghanistan?

  Saturday, October 06, 2018

By Rupert Stone 

The Saudis are making moves in Afghanistan, courting the Taliban and trying to cement its role as a dealmaker. Will Saudi's vested interests trump its role as a mediator?

What are prospects of limited engagement between Iran, US in Afghanistan?

  Thursday, September 27, 2018

By Mohsen Shariatinia

The administration of US President Donald Trump has in recent months increased its efforts to advance the peace process in Afghanistan. To this end, and for the first time ever, the United States has entered into direct n...

Polarization of International Politics on Conflict Resolution in Afghanistan

  Saturday, August 25, 2018

By Dr. Yaqub Ibrahimi

The conflict of Afghanistan has polarized the international politics. The government of Afghanistan and the Taliban have developed separate and contradicting scenarios for ending the conflict. The United States and m...

Negotiations with the Taliban Won’t Give Afghanistan What it Needs

  Saturday, August 18, 2018

By Ioannis Koskinas

Afghanistan’s experiment with communism ended with the country’s destruction between 1978 and 1992. The short-lived mujahedeen government and Afghan civil war phase ended in 1996, with...

How China and India Can Help Secure the Peace in Afghanistan

  Tuesday, August 07, 2018

By M. Ashraf Haidari

Afghans consider both China and India to be trustworthy neighbors. Together, they can help ensure Afghanistan’s future.
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