Afghanistan
Afghan president reluctant to buy into US peace deal
The Afghan president's response to news of an agreement between US negotiators and the Taliban is extremely cautious
AfghanistanUS-led Afghan talks win rare Taliban concession
Direct talks between US diplomats and the Taliban seem to be edging towards an agreement, against all odds
AfghanistanAfghan president back in the running as real contender
With unexpectely strong parliamentary support, President Ghani is looking in a stronger position than before
AfghanistanTurkmenistan's counter-insurgency plans seem excessive
Reports of a headcount of reservists in Turkmenistan reflect fears about Taliban activity across the Afghan border
TurkmenistanUS reports of Afghan withdrawal feed uncertainty
Despite solid reports that Washington plans to cut its Afghan military presence, no clear position has been articulated
AfghanistanAfghan election delay adds to obstacles to peace
Election officials have confirmed that the presidential election will be postponed from April to July 2019
AfghanistanUS troop withdrawal jeopardises Afghan progress
The US military presence in Afghanistan is to be halved to 7,000, in a seemingly arbitrary move by the White House
AfghanistanUS-Afghan talks draw in Taliban-friendly states
Saudi, Pakistani and United Arab Emirates officials have taken part in the US-led peace process
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