Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai (L) and Taleban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar (2R) attend an international conference on Afghanistan over the peaceful solution to the conflict in Moscow on March 18, 2021. Afghanistan’s Peace Must be Inclusive As talks reach a crucial stage, Afghan and international politicians should not repeat the mistakes of the past. 13 Apr 21
Afghan president Mohammad Ashraf Ghani visiting Germany, December 5, 2014. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Afghans Unconvinced by Ghani, 100 Days On Interviews reflect sense of disappointment that new president hasn’t lived up to expectations. 15 Jan 15
Fading Hopes of Transitional Justice in Afghanistan No one has yet called alleged perpetrators of war crimes to account, and there is little chance of it happening once foreign troops leave in 2014. 11 May 12
Kabul Attacks Raise Big Security Questions Insurgents should never have been able to penetrate Afghan capital’s defences in the first place. 16 Apr 12
US military helicopter over Kandahar countryside. NATO’s efforts on the ground, including hearts-and-minds work, have been furth Taleban Backlash Feared After Shooting Rampage Kandahar shootings only worsen negative views of foreign troop presence. 12 Mar 12
Kandahar Killings Stir Anti-American Fury While US soldier’s rampage will provoke bigger anti-American protests than before, it is still unlikely to derail Kabul’s relations with Washington. 12 Mar 12
Afghanistan: Feb/Mar '10 IWPR steps up media development activities in the west of the country. 31 Mar 10
Afghanistan: Feb/Mar '10 IWPR steps up media development activities in the west of the country. 30 Mar 10