Afghanistan
Afghan peace deal will sideline Kabul's interests
The latest round of direct US-Taliban talks is reportedly close to producing a deal focused on bilateral security
AfghanistanTajik-China wargames are far from Russian interests
Chinese and Tajik troops are practicing counter-insurgency in a remote area where both countries adjoin Afghanistan
TajikistanAnti-Taliban figure survives to fight Afghan election
The Afghan president's electoral running-mate, Amrullah Saleh, has escaped a terrorist attack on his headquarters
AfghanistanTehran may activate Afghan clients in Iran-US contest
Iran is exploring how its various partners in Afghanistan can boost its role there, possibly with disruptive intent
AfghanistanUnited States seeks regional buy-in for Afghan deal
Pakistan has joined three other external players in 'talks-about-talks' consultations that may boost the US peace drive
AfghanistanAfghanistan will be focus of Trump-Khan talks
The US president and Pakistani prime minister are set to meet in Washington
United StatesIslamic State declares 'provinces' for PR purposes
Islamic State is announcing new 'provinces', but not all will live up to the name
InternationalAfghan peace depends on Kabul engaging with US efforts
The US secretary of state tries to engage Afghan leaders disgruntled at apparently successful US-Taliban talks.
Afghanistan
