Afghanistan

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The Misunderstanding of Hamid Karzai

Afghanistan's president of 13 years exits the stage, and leaves behind him a slew of missed opportunities.

Argument
Bette Dam
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Cameron Makes Surprise Visit to Kabul; Nawaz Calls on Islamic Scholars to Combat Terrorism; Modi Delivers Radio Address

The South Asia Channel
Bailey Cahall , Neeli Shah, Jameel Khan
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FP’s Situation Report: U.S. alienates Syrian rebel groups; Turkey greenlights expanded role against ISIS; Boko Haram leader looks alive; and a bit more.

Situation Report
Kate Brannen with Nathaniel Sobel
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Obama’s Trying to Train Syrians and Iraqis to Fight ISIS. Easier Said Than Done.

The Complex
Kate Brannen
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Pakistan Will Likely Top Polio Record; Taliban Bomber Targets Army Bus, Kills 3; Modi Wields Broom to ‘Clean India’

The South Asia Channel
Bailey Cahall , Neeli Shah, Jameel Khan
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A Strategic Scorecard For Afghanistan

The South Asia Channel
Christopher D. Kolenda
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Modi, Obama Work to Deepen Ties; Twin Suicide Attacks Rock Kabul; U.S. Treasury Dept. Targets Pak Terrorist Groups

The South Asia Channel
Neeli Shah, Jameel Khan, Bailey Cahall
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FP’s Situation Report: America’s longest war could get longer; Australia to support airstrikes in Iraq; Netanyahu at the White House; anti-ISIS sitcoms; and a bit more.

Situation Report
Kate Brannen with Nathaniel Sobel
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ISIS Makes Inroads in Afghanistan, Pakistan

The South Asia Channel
Najib Sharifi
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America’s Longest War Could Get Even Longer

The Complex
Yochi Dreazen, Gopal Ratnam
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U.S., Afghanistan Sign BSA; Modi Meets Obama at White House; Polio Cases Top 180 in Pakistan

The South Asia Channel
Bailey Cahall , Neeli Shah, Jameel Khan
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FP’s Situation Report: U.S. and Afghanistan sign bilateral security agreement; Repressive states take advantage of Islamic State fight; 60 Minutes blowback; and a bit more.

Situation Report
Kate Brannen with Nathaniel Sobel
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Solving Pakistan’s Blasphemy Problem

The South Asia Channel
Dawood I. Ahmed, John Hursh
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Afghanistan’s New Leaders Are Committed, The U.S. Should Be, Too

The South Asia Channel
Ioannis Koskinas
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Friends Again at Folly’s Expense: U.S.-India Summit Skirts Kashmir and Ukraine

The South Asia Channel
Anish Goel

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Afghanistan

The Misunderstanding of Hamid Karzai

Cameron Makes Surprise Visit to Kabul; Nawaz Calls on Islamic Scholars to Combat Terrorism; Modi Delivers Radio Address

FP’s Situation Report: U.S. alienates Syrian rebel groups; Turkey greenlights expanded role against ISIS; Boko Haram leader looks alive; and a bit more.

Obama’s Trying to Train Syrians and Iraqis to Fight ISIS. Easier Said Than Done.

Pakistan Will Likely Top Polio Record; Taliban Bomber Targets Army Bus, Kills 3; Modi Wields Broom to ‘Clean India’

A Strategic Scorecard For Afghanistan

Modi, Obama Work to Deepen Ties; Twin Suicide Attacks Rock Kabul; U.S. Treasury Dept. Targets Pak Terrorist Groups

FP’s Situation Report: America’s longest war could get longer; Australia to support airstrikes in Iraq; Netanyahu at the White House; anti-ISIS sitcoms; and a bit more.

ISIS Makes Inroads in Afghanistan, Pakistan

America’s Longest War Could Get Even Longer

U.S., Afghanistan Sign BSA; Modi Meets Obama at White House; Polio Cases Top 180 in Pakistan

FP’s Situation Report: U.S. and Afghanistan sign bilateral security agreement; Repressive states take advantage of Islamic State fight; 60 Minutes blowback; and a bit more.

Solving Pakistan’s Blasphemy Problem

Afghanistan’s New Leaders Are Committed, The U.S. Should Be, Too

Friends Again at Folly’s Expense: U.S.-India Summit Skirts Kashmir and Ukraine

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List of Afghanistan articles

The Misunderstanding of Hamid Karzai

Cameron Makes Surprise Visit to Kabul; Nawaz Calls on Islamic Scholars to Combat Terrorism; Modi Delivers Radio Address

FP’s Situation Report: U.S. alienates Syrian rebel groups; Turkey greenlights expanded role against ISIS; Boko Haram leader looks alive; and a bit more.

Obama’s Trying to Train Syrians and Iraqis to Fight ISIS. Easier Said Than Done.

Pakistan Will Likely Top Polio Record; Taliban Bomber Targets Army Bus, Kills 3; Modi Wields Broom to ‘Clean India’

A Strategic Scorecard For Afghanistan

Modi, Obama Work to Deepen Ties; Twin Suicide Attacks Rock Kabul; U.S. Treasury Dept. Targets Pak Terrorist Groups

FP’s Situation Report: America’s longest war could get longer; Australia to support airstrikes in Iraq; Netanyahu at the White House; anti-ISIS sitcoms; and a bit more.

ISIS Makes Inroads in Afghanistan, Pakistan

America’s Longest War Could Get Even Longer

U.S., Afghanistan Sign BSA; Modi Meets Obama at White House; Polio Cases Top 180 in Pakistan

FP’s Situation Report: U.S. and Afghanistan sign bilateral security agreement; Repressive states take advantage of Islamic State fight; 60 Minutes blowback; and a bit more.

Solving Pakistan’s Blasphemy Problem

Afghanistan’s New Leaders Are Committed, The U.S. Should Be, Too

Friends Again at Folly’s Expense: U.S.-India Summit Skirts Kashmir and Ukraine

Latest

Will Israel Wreck the U.S.-Syria Romance?

Millennial Leaders Won the Dutch Elections

In Putin’s Russia, Even Lawyers Aren’t Safe

Sharaa’s Democratic Test

China Is Already Pulling Ahead on the Next Energy Supply Chain

Follow FP