1. Mind Games in Afghanistan

    Security South Asia Afghanistan

    The timing of the leak of last week’s report on interrogations of Taliban members was suspicious. But NATO will have to get used to efforts to sow discord.

  2. Is Taliban Serious About Talks?

    Central Asia Security Afghanistan

    Plans to establish a Taliban political liaison office in Qatar suggest peace talks may finally make progress. But are the Taliban really ready to stop fighting?

  3. India Boosts Afghan Military Role

    Central Asia Security Afghanistan

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

  4. Hamid Karzai’s Poison Pill

    Central Asia Politics Afghanistan

    The Afghan president has laid out the conditions for an extended U.S. military presence. But with opposition to his rule growing, can Karzai hold on?

  5. The New Silk Road?

    Preview Afghanistan

    The United States hopes that a combination of trade and infrastructure can help steer Afghanistan away from unrest – and Russia.

  6. Can Turkey Save Afghanistan?

    Central Asia Security Afghanistan

    A trilateral conference this month highlighted the possibilities – and limits – to Turkey’s new Central Asia diplomacy drive.

  7. Big Tent Key to Saving Afghanistan

    Central Asia Security Afghanistan

    The US and Afghan governments need to rethink the current peace process. Striking a deal with the Taliban is no magic bullet.