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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
Latest News
Afghanistan cancels New Year celebration as Coronavirus cases reach 16
(The Kabul Times): The New Year celebration events in Afghanistan have been officially cancelled to contain
Policeman Shoots and Kills 4 Colleagues in Kandahar
(TOLO News): A policeman shot and killed four of his colleagues in Zheray district in the
Taliban insurgents set girls school ablaze in Takhar
(Afghanistan Times): The Taliban fighters have set a girl school on fire in northern Takhar province.
Coronavirus: Over 300 American soldiers quarantined after returning from Afghanistan
(KHAAMA PRESS): More than 300 American soldiers have been quarantined after returning from Afghanistan amid ongoing
Process of Releasing Taliban Prisoners Stalled!
(DID NEWS): The process of releasing Taliban prisoners was suspended Saturday over lack of security guarantees,
Taliban Insurgents Killed in Helmand Conflict
(BNA): Five Taliban insurgents including two local commanders of this group were killed in a conflict
Taliban Assassinate Policemen in Ghor
(BNA): Two policemen were martyred in a clash by Taliban in Shahrak district, Ghor. Abdul Marof
Another Positive Coronavirus Recognized in Country
(BNA): The Ministry of Health announced the registration of positive coronavirus case in the country today.
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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