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The Afghan Government Can’t Make Peace With the Taliban on Its Own
The Afghan Government Can’t Make Peace With the Taliban on Its Own Negotiations involving a broad group that represents all of
Perils of US-Taliban Peace Negotiations
Feb 12, 2019 By Dr Zubair Popalzai 12 February 2019 Overview: Much of Washington’s efforts since 2009 have been centered on
Afghanistan: An Asset or Liability for Central Asian Neighbors?
By Hekmatullah Azamy July 2017 The author contributed this paper to first report of Central Asia Institute for Strategic Studies (CAISS)on
Strategic Overlapping in the Region about Afghanistan
Russia, China, Pakistan and Iran forming quadrilateral design to urge a new security perception in Afghanistan. By: Halimullah Kousary February 19,
Challenges and Prospects for Daesh In Afghanistan and Its Relations with the Taliban *
By Hekmatullah Azamy October 2016 Introduction In 2014, Afghanistan witnessed major political and security breakthroughs. The country held its third presidential
IS in Afghanistan: A Divisive Force To Watch
Aug 06, 2016 By Halimullah Kousary, Head of Research, CAPS The recent fresh attacks waged by Islamic State (IS) in Afghanistan
At the Afghan peace Talks, QCG and China-Pakistan Role
Jul 12, 2016 By: Halimullah Kousary, Head of Research, CAPS The Quadrilateral Coordination Group has failed to fulfill its purpose. Recently
“Divide and Rule: Pakistan’s New Covert Taliban Approach”
Oct 25, 2015 By: Hekmatullah Azamy, Research Analyst Pakistan has often been accused of double-dealing by helping the international war on
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There is a real possibility of civil war in Afghanistan: Atta Muhammad Noor
(Khaama Press): Former warlord in the north of Afghanistan Atta Muhammad Noor in an interview with
Insurgents capture 2 military bases in Kandahar
(Afghanistan Times): The Taliban have purportedly overrun two military outposts in PD 7 Kandahar’s capital city,
Pakistan, US desire lasting peace in Afghanistan
(Pajhwok): Pakistan has renewed its call for a lasting, comprehensive and inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan.
Iran, not worried about security on border with Afghanistan
(Khaama Press): Iran’s foreign ministry has recently said that the border guards of are protecting borders
Two civilians killed, four wounded in Kabul explosion
(ATN News): Two people were killed and four others wounded in an explosion in Kart-e-Naw area
Ismail Khan forms own militia against Taliban
(Afghanistan Times): A former Jihadi leader, Mohammad Ismail Khan vows of mobilizing thousands of armed forces
4 Civilians Killed in Kabul, Kandahar Explosions
(TOLO News): Kabul police in a statement said that an explosion happened at a property dealer’s
President Ghani Lands in Khost
(DID press): President Ghani will inaugurate Khost International Airport and assess the province’s overall security situation.
About CAPS
Located in Kabul, Afghanistan, CAPS is an independent, research centre that strives to conduct action-oriented research which will influence policy-makers. It works diligently towards building local capacity to produce conflict and threat assessments that will influence the safety and security of the people serving the governments, and international aid organizations.
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