Interview

NATO Strongly Supports Afghan Government's Full Involvement In Peace Talks, Alliance Chief Tells RFE/RL

NATO is backing the full participation of the Afghan government in peace talks involving U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Taliban representatives to end the 17-year conflict, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg told RFE/RL on February 14 in Brussels.

Pompeo Calls Iranian Claims Of U.S. Involvement In IRGC Attack 'Outrageous'

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has rejected as "outrageous" Iranian claims that the United States and its regional allies are to blame for a suicide bombing in southeastern Iran that killed 27 members of the country's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

Stoltenberg: Moscow Should Support U.S. Peace Efforts In Afghanistan

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has expressed NATO's strong support for U.S.-led efforts to end Afghanistan's 17-year war.

Former Envoy Sees Long Road Ahead For Afghan Peace Talks

'Hopeful Moment': What An 'Afghan-Led, Afghan-Owned' Peace Process Might Look Like

An Afghanistan analyst says the Taliban has the ability to keep its side of a bargain reached with U.S. negotiators to start an Afghan-led peace process. But do all sides have the will to move forward?

NATO Representative Urges Afghan Consensus For Peace

Cornelius Zimmermann, NATO’s outgoing senior civilian representative in Afghanistan, says that it’s important to have a “pan Afghan discussion on the shape of peace” in their country.

Pakistan U.S. Relations Seen As On Hold

Marvin Weinbaum, a specialist at Washington’s Middle East Institute think tank, weighs in on the current state of relations between Pakistan and the United States. The erstwhile allies are now trying to convince each other of their interests, which often clash over Afghanistan.

Ghani Says Door Still Open For Peace Talks With Taliban

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said he expects Taliban leaders to eventually agree to peace talks with the government -- an offer the militant group rejected earlier this month. In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL in Kabul, Ghani also said Pakistan must play a role in combating extremism.

Afghan President Suggests Taliban Could Join Peace Talks, Despite Rejection

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has dismissed the Taliban’s rejection of his offer of peace talks, suggesting that the militant group can still be persuaded to come to the negotiating table.

Young Bhutto Follows In Family’s Political Footsteps

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari from seeking the job his mother and grandfather both held: prime minister of Pakistan.

NATO Envoy Says Alliance To Continue Supporting Afghanistan

NATO’s senior civilian representative in Afghanistan says the transatlantic alliance is committed to Afghanistan until it succeeds in creating peace and lasting stability in the country.