Afghanistan
Hazara-Taliban clashes add new dimension to Afghan war
Taliban forces are pushing into Hazara areas, and ethno-sectarian divisions may gather a momentum of their own
AfghanistanPakistan’s role in Afghan peace talks may grow slowly
The US special envoy to Afghanistan is in Pakistan, seeking support for negotiations regarding the Afghan conflict
PakistanChina will build buffer with Afghanistan
Recent reports of Chinese base-building and joint patrols in Afghanistan appear to reflect a more proactive role
ChinaAfghan Hazara show resolve to defend themselves
An ethnic minority targeted by Islamic State and now the Taliban has its own armed forces who are prepared to fight
AfghanistanAfghan Taliban advances create new ethnic warfare risk
Taliban territorial gains are bringing them into contact with a Shia minority group, which is fighting back
AfghanistanRussia over-estimates its reach with Afghan talks
Russia's foreign minister sits with the Taliban at talks boycotted by the Afghan government
RussiaTaliban pressure Afghan military with multiple attacks
The insurgents' current tactic is to hit military bases, large and small, over an extended area
AfghanistanAfghan election is a trial run for presidential polls
Party politics counts for little except to build alliances around heavyweight candidates for the presidency
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