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What Pakistan's 'open war' on Taliban in Afghanistan really means
They hit Kabul and Kandahar hard, but believes it can manage escalation to achieve its goals
February 27, 2026
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Asia-Pacific
The dangerous rise of a new stab-in-the-back myth
The foreign policy elite are focused on defending their reputations and privileges, not in confronting failure in Afghanistan.
August 30, 2021
Asia-Pacific
Wanted a cleaner Kabul withdrawal? Here's what you needed.
It required a 'whole of government' response, but DC wasn't firing on all cylinders. There is plenty of blame to go around.
August 30, 2021
Asia-Pacific
Who are the Islamic State in Afghanistan?
Thursday's ghastly bombings reflect a real threat to the Taliban's new-found control over the country — and to the U.S. evacuation on the ground.
August 26, 2021
Asia-Pacific
Now is the time for a foreign policy overhaul
Our ability to manage the Middle East and Central Asia has reached a critical turning point in Afghanistan. We should heed that.
August 17, 2021
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