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Catherine Putz

Managing Editor of The Diplomat

Kerry’s Surprise Visit to Afghanistan Yields Draft Agreement

A tentative agreement would allow American troops to remain in Afghanistan beyond 2014.

Catherine PutzOctober 13, 2013July 2, 2020

Tajikistan’s Islamists Back Secular Candidate to Send Message

Opposition Islamists support a secular presidential candidate to improve their image.

Catherine PutzSeptember 30, 2013July 2, 2020

Chinese Leader Follows Silk Road, Signs Energy Deals

Central Asia, rich in oil and gas, is of critical importance to China’s growth strategy.

Catherine PutzSeptember 8, 2013July 2, 2020

Breakdown in Afghan Security, Taliban Peace Talks Predictable

While the United States are concerned about the war, Afghans, including the Taliban, look toward the peace.

Catherine PutzJune 22, 2013July 2, 2020

Afghan Factions Meet in France as NATO Prepares Withdrawal

Four Afghan groups meet in France, not for negotiations but at least they’re talking.

Catherine PutzDecember 21, 2012July 2, 2020

Afghanistan’s Karzai Dismisses Helmand Governor

Gulab Mangal is popular with Western forces but not an asset for Karzai post 2014.

Catherine PutzSeptember 21, 2012July 2, 2020

Kyrgyz Political Crisis Prompts Premier’s Resignation

Parliamentary democracy in Kyrgyzstan is failing to address the nation’s economic woes.

Catherine PutzSeptember 2, 2012July 2, 2020

Badakhshan-Tajikistan Clashes Risk Sparking Insurgency

Wikistrat analyzes the murky but dangerous situation in Tajikistan.

Catherine PutzJuly 31, 2012July 2, 2020

Russian-Tajikistan Base Deal Revealed Prematurely

Tajikistan is said to have reached agreement with Russia for the lease of an army base.

Catherine PutzJuly 20, 2012July 2, 2020

Clinton’s Apology Reopens NATO Supply Route

The American secretary of state says “sorry” for the accidental death of Pakistani soldiers.

Catherine PutzJuly 3, 2012July 2, 2020

NATO Supply Route Through Pakistan Remains Closed

Political concerns in both Pakistan and the United States prevent a deal on reopening supply routes to be done.

Catherine PutzJune 16, 2012July 2, 2020

Turkmenistan Finally Puts the “T” in TAPI

Many obstacles remain to the construction of an India-Turkmenistan gas pipeline.

Catherine PutzMay 24, 2012July 2, 2020

No Good Ways Out of Afghanistan

Air and land routes out of the country are either insufficient or troublesome.

Catherine PutzMay 4, 2012July 2, 2020

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.

Catherine PutzApril 2, 2012July 2, 2020

Hope for Afghan Peace Talks After Taliban Walk Out

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

Catherine PutzMarch 29, 2012July 2, 2020

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