Taliban Talks Could Hurt Obama’s Reelection Chances
Domestic American politics will probably frustrate attempts to bring the war in Afghanistan to a negotiated end.
Afghanistan
Pentagon Study Says NATO Messed Up
An internal Defense Department study reveals that NATO had a role in the death of twenty-four Pakistani soldiers.
Karzai Balks at Terms of Taliban Reconciliation
Negotiations between the Taliban and the United States broke down after the Afghan president rejected the terms of a ceasefire.
American Senators Push for Engagement with India
Opposition lawmakers suggested that India “fill the vacuum in Kabul once we leave,” a Pakistani horror scenario.
The World Commits to Afghanistan in Bonn
NATO countries reiterate the importance of stability in Afghanistan. Will money and support be enough?
India Opens the Afghanistan Gambit
As the United States prepare to withdraw from Afghanistan, India has a vital interest in filling the void.
Listing Haqqani as Foreign Terrorist Organization
The Obama Administration considers adding the Haqqani network to its list of foreign terrorist groups.
Afghan Statesman’s Death a Setback for Reconciliation
The death of Afghanistan’s former president appears to leave little chance of resuming peace talks with the Taliban.
A Karzai Brother Killed
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has lost a brother and NATO has lost an intelligence source.
The Durand Line of Fire
Islamic militants are using eastern Afghanistan as shelter while plotting their attacks against the Pakistani state.
Obama: Enough with Counterinsurgency
The president expresses his reservations about the counterinsurgency strategy.
Concern About Afghanistan Troop Withdrawals
Military leaders and Republican lawmakers are worried that the president is withdrawing forces from Afghanistan too soon.
Region Reluctant to Commit to Afghan Security
Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization recognize the importance of a stable Afghanistan but won’t help ensure it.
Obama to Bring Back Surge Troops by 2012
The president announced the withdrawal of tens of thousands of combat forces from Afghanistan.
Democrats Send Message on Afghanistan
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee questioned the effectiveness of the Afghan counterinsurgency strategy.