1. William Hague, the British foreign secretary, February 21, 2012

    Relations With Iran, Key to Solving Afghanistan

    Iranian mischief in Afghanistan is a defensive policy on Tehran’s part. It needs to change to end the war successfully.

  1. An Australian service light armored vehicle drives through Tangi Valley, Afghanistan, March 29, 2011

    The Futility of Talking to the Taliban, For Now

    Neither the Taliban nor the United States stand to gain from resuming peace negotiations.

  1. Presidents Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran and Emomalii Rahmon of Tajikistan during a joint press conference, September 4, 2011

    Tajikistan: Between A Rock, A Hard Place And Iran

    As the United States plot their exit from Afghanistan, they’re making efforts to reenlist Central Asian support.

  1. Australian ISAF forces on the outskirt Hindu Kush mountains near Zabul, Afghanistan, December 10, 2008

    Obstacles to Long Term Presence in Afghanistan

    The Afghan Government, the insurgents and neighboring states are all stakeholders who could undermine the treaty.

  1. An American Marine in Afghanistan, February 21, 2012

    Hope for Afghan Peace Talks After Taliban Walk Out

    “Deep breaths, and not hyperventilation, are required here,” an American official said.