Afghanistan Issue
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The abandonment of the Afghans
”President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw the US military power from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021, the anniversary of the…
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Afghans fear women and minorities could lose hard-won rights after foreign troop withdrawal
Her gender and disability have made attaining her goals a constant and sometimes life-threatening struggle. Tracey Shelton and Omid Sobhani…
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Former AFP agent, solicitor David Healey warns against withdrawing troops from Afghanistan
A former federal agent says it would be an “absolute travesty” for Australia and the United States to withdraw troops…
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Afghanistan: US Should Prioritize Rights, Civilian Protection
(New York) – The US government should address fears of increased insecurity fueled by its announced plan to withdraw all…
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How the U.S. Withdrawal Decision Will Affect the Afghan Conflict
Crisis Group expert Andrew Watkins anticipates that negotiations will likely stall and Afghans will fear an intensified civil war as…
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Washington in Afghanistan: How Long Must This Go On?
Even Donald Trump understood this, at least in public. Ron Jacobs CounterPunch The US mission was a failure within a…
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Afghanistan: Will Biden Cave to the Forever War Party?
As is customary when a new administration takes the reins in Washington, policies of the previous administration are now under…
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NATO defense chiefs to discuss staying in Afghanistan a bit longer
NATO defense ministers on Thursday will consider setting aside a May 1 deadline for international troops to leave Afghanistan, the…
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Rand Paul: Why We Need to End the Forever Wars Now
After almost twenty years, we have lost over 7,000 killed, suffered over 50,000 wounded, and spent over $5.4 trillion, in…
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What Future for Afghan Peace Talks under a Biden Administration?
As the Afghan government and Taliban await clearer policy signals from the incoming U.S. administration, their primary goal should be…
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For the Afghan peace talks to succeed, a ceasefire is the next — and perhaps toughest — step forward
The agreement the US signed with the Taliban last February to start the peace process marked a breakthrough. Nematullah Bizhan The Conversation…
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Why Joe Biden Won’t Be Free from America’s Forever Wars
Dissension among Democrats over domestic policies has been much in evidence since the election and has appeared in recriminations over…
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Afghanistan’s Peace Process Will Be Long, Incremental and in Need of a Mediator
Distinguished speakers and participants, thank you for the opportunity to join you for this discussion today. Laurel Miller ICG As…
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Afghanistan’s future: the core issues at stake as Taliban sits down to negotiate ending 19-year war
The goal is to reach a peace accord to end the world’s deadliest war. Kaweh Kerami The Conversation The long-delayed…
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Taking Stock of the Taliban’s Perspectives on Peace
They should develop clear negotiating positions on key issues and work to convince their members that peace requires compromise. ICG…
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Afghan gov’t says ready to start talks with Taliban
Flanked by his top aides outside the presidential palace’s mosque, the Afghan president welcomed the Taliban’s unexpected three-day truce declared…
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