A British author sees an urgent need for a political settlement in Afghanistan to prevent Islamist militants there from mutating into more dangerous extremist outfits.
Tom Malinowski says Afghanistan must face its past before being able to move forward on building trust with the public and supporting human rights.
An old hand in Afghan affairs see the country's hardline Taliban divided over the prospects of peace talks after more than a decade of violence.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has begun a U.S. visit by thanking the United States for its support during 14 years of war.
The author of a new book says Islamist militancy is testing the resilient relationship between Beijing and Islamabad.
Afghanistan's ambassador to Australia hopes the Cricket World Cup there will be an opportunity to project a positive image of his country.
Despite the recent emergence of IS in Afghanistan, an analyst doubts the group will become a serious cause in the country.
A Pakistani legal expert and rights campaigner sees the newly established military courts as overshadowing the judiciary and risking human rights.
A former UN and EU adviser in Afghanistan sees the Pakistani Taliban fragmenting into armed criminal gangs while the organizationally strong Afghan Taliban is likely to find peace with Kabul.
First Lady Rula Ghani says Afghanistan needs to revert to the important role that women once played in the indigenous culture. She told RFE/RL's Malali Bashir that she now plans to use the limelight to enhance her advocacy work to help heal the "broken society" after three decades of war.
A senior politician and close ally of Pakistani prime minister has said Nawaz Sharif is committed to full-fledged democracy.
Former Pentagon official says Afghan military has made remarkable progress but still needs to develop critical components to function independently.
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