Afghanistan
Islamic State cannot win Afghan support for brutality
A suicide bombing in Kabul looks like Islamic State's work even though this one targeted Sunni rather than Shia Muslims.
AfghanistanTaliban seek Russian help after a year of isolation
The Taliban have survived one year in government but failed to persuade the international community to help them
AfghanistanAl-Qaida death reveals uncomfortable Afghan truths
The Taliban are divided on their approach to managing al-Qaida, not on the general principle of hosting a US adversary
AfghanistanAfghan Taliban will need to clarify terrorism stance
The Taliban have been fighting Islamic State militants in Kabul, days after the al-Qaida chief was killed in the city
AfghanistanAl-Qaida death leaves Afghan Taliban with stark choice
A US drone strike has killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who it turns out was living comfortably in Kabul
AfghanistanUS-Afghan talks may agree partial release of reserves
The United States is in discussions on releasing some of Afghanistan's foreign reserves
AfghanistanTaliban power rivalries emerge at assembly
At a carefully staged gathering of worthies, some senior Taliban figures came out with unlikely points of dissent
AfghanistanEthnic fractures may weaken Afghan Taliban's control
As the Taliban's only Hazara commander breaks away, Uzbek members appear equally unhappy
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