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Warlords Threaten Afghan Peace Process
Afghanistan's broad-based interim government is in danger of losing two influential figures.
14 Nov 05
US and China Unite Over Taleban
Relations between Beijing and Washington may have improved as a result of the American-led war against the Taleban and its allies.
14 Nov 05
Russia Forging New Afghan Policy
Moscow clearly wants to exert some influence over the new Afghan administration, but it may struggle to do so.
14 Nov 05
UK Troop Delay Threatens Afghan Stability
Further delays in the deployment of British troops in Afghanistan could undermine efforts to stabilise the country and secure humanitarian aid shipments.
14 Nov 05
Afghanistan: Heroin Trade Dilemma
If the new Afghan government bows to international pressure to ban poppy cultivation the economic consequences could be catastrophic.
22 Feb 05
Hidden Agenda of Afghan Donors
Kabul should be wary of the motives of some of the countries contributing to the Afghan reconstruction process.
22 Feb 05
Rebuilding the Bamiyan Buddhas
Afghans believe that the reconstruction of the famous Bamiyan Buddhas could prove to be an important, symbolic step towards the country's recovery.
22 Feb 05
Army Plan Fraught With Problems
The Americans and their allies face awesome challenges in trying to build a cohesive national force out of the country's quarrelsome militia groups.
22 Feb 05
Regional Powers Fuel Afghan Instability
Iran, India and Russia have long backed the continuation of armed conflict in Afghanistan.
21 Feb 05
Afghanistan Facing Ethnic Division?
The "Balkanisation" of Afghanistan is now a distinct possibility, as Afghan opposition commanders take charge of their old fiefdoms.
21 Feb 05
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