1. What Next in Afghanistan?

    Central Asia Security Afghanistan

    The Diplomat speaks with Matthew Hoh, director of the Afghanistan Study Group, about the group's report on the future of US forces in the country.

  2. Terrorism Down, But Not Out

    Security South Asia Pakistan

    Al-Qaeda is on the back foot, says Sunny Peter. But if the US eases up, other groups will soon step into its shoes.

  3. Rise and Fall of a Terror Cell

    Security Southeast Asia Indonesia

    The jungles of Indonesia’s Aceh Province seem fertile ground for Islamic militants. But not this time, reports Aubrey Belford.

  4. ‘Iran has Afghan Peace Role’

    Central Asia Security Afghanistan

    The London conference on Afghanistan’s future was wishful thinking. For real stability, look to China, India, Russia--and Iran.

  5. The Battle for Waziristan

    Security South Asia Pakistan

    Pakistan's military claims it is in control as it battles militants in South Waziristan. But a media blackout and a string of suicide bombings has raised questions about how decisive the offensive has really been, Ghulam Ghaus reports.

  6. An Interview With Haider Mullick

    Security South Asia Pakistan

    The Diplomat speaks with South Asia analyst Haider Mullick about Pakistan's counter-insurgency efforts, conspiracy theories and the prospects for stability in Afghanistan.