Central Asia

  1. America’s Afghan Supply Problem

    Central AsiaSecurityUzbekistan

    The killing of 24 Pakistani soldiers in a U.S. air attack has left the U.S. more dependent on Uzbekistan. But is Tashkent a reliable – or advisable – partner?

  2. Why There’s No Quick Iran Fix

    Central AsiaSecurityIran

    The Diplomat speaks with Joseph Costa, co-director of the Truman National Security Project’s Nuclear Nonproliferation Experts Group, about the future of Iran's nuclear program.

  3. Bonn Meet Falls Flat on Face

    Central AsiaPoliticsAfghanistan

    Without Pakistan and a Taliban presence, the Bonn conference on Afghanistan was always going to struggle. A conflicted U.S. policy doesn’t help.

  4. India Boosts Afghan Military Role

    Central AsiaSecurityAfghanistan

    India’s military establishment is finalizing plans to train thousands of Afghan Army officers. Will New Delhi secure a first movers’ advantage?

  5. Time for West to Wise Up on Iran

    Central AsiaPoliticsIran

    Last week’s assault on the British Embassy was unacceptable. But more sanctions are only going to embolden Iran’s ideologues.

  6. Why No One Wants an Iran Deal

    Central AsiaSecurityIran

    The U.S., China, Russia and Israel all have reasons for not wanting to negotiate a settlement to the Iran nuclear crisis. So does Tehran.

  7. Averting Syria’s Coming Civil War

    Central AsiaSecurityIran

    Syria is on the edge of a bloody civil war. With the U.S. discredited in the region, the BRIC nations may offer the best diplomatic chance for averting more bloodshed.