Keyword: taliban
In Afghanistan, an entire generation has been shaped by war. With the U.S. hinting at departure, Afghans reflect on how their country has changed since the October 2001 invasion.
Distinguished individuals from academia, the media, the military, the government, and the private sector provide advice for the 45th president.
The Washington Post reporter and Osborn Elliott Prize winner discusses how the country has — and hasn't — changed in the 15 years since 9/11.
Saad Mohseni describes how his country's spirited media scene has helped it recover from Taliban rule.
A new book by Asia Society Senior Advisor Dr. Hassan Abbas charts how the Taliban re-emerged as a "formidable force, and one to be reckoned with."
A regular, sustained exchange of ideas and values would signal to Afghan youth that this time, the U.S. isn't about to forget them.
Journalist Anand Gopal speaks frankly about the "tragedy, the catch-22" of Afghanistan on the eve of its 2014 election.
A member of Asia Society's Afghanistan Young Leaders Initiative reminds readers that Afghanistan's April 5 election is "only a means to an end — a stable, peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous Afghanistan."
2013 was a challenging year for India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and this year could define the fate of the region for years to come. The U.S. can enhance stability by pursuing a regional strategy.
Watch highlights from Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul's talk, including what he thinks of Afghanistan's "Twitter generation."
