Afghanistan

Address Poverty to Curb Insurgency – Afghan Debate

Government needs to confront factors that lead young people into violence.

23 Nov 15

Calls for more clarity on who might qualify as a negotiating partner in peace talks.

23 Nov 15

Inhumane punishments are common in areas outside government control.

20 Nov 15

Tashkent likely to be more amenable to regional security cooperation, but may still shun formal defence pact.

18 Nov 15

Drivers say officers harass them and extort money, instead of making the roads safer.

13 Nov 15

Events in three provinces hear about the role teachers can play in creating a better society.

13 Nov 15

Facing an agile insurgent force, security forces have struggled since NATO troop exit.

12 Nov 15

Kabul administration needs to work hand-in-hand with civil society groups to build consensus.

11 Nov 15

Progress has been too dependent on encouragement from international doors, rather than domestic political will.

11 Nov 15

Rising instability in northern Afghanistan prompts security rethink.

9 Nov 15

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