Hamid Karzai
The Next Afghan President May Be Decided By the Current Afghan President
President Hamid Karzai may capitalize on Afghanistan's current election controversy to ensure he wields power long after he leaves office.
Afghan Electoral Official Resigns Amid Charges of Voting Fraud
Afghanistan's chief electoral officer has denied that his voice was on recordings that allegedly captured him conspiring to stuff ballots.
Front-runner in Afghanistan’s Presidential Election Survives Double Blast That Kills Six
With a week to go to the presidential vote, a suicide bomber hit Abdullah Abdullah's convoy — the closest attack on a campaign event yet.
Republicans Are Not the Only Ones Pissed Off About the Bergdahl Prisoner Exchange
The Afghan people have a genuine right to complain about freeing Taliban leaders, especially those who directly suffered under their rule.
Why Afghanistan's Political Fervor Is Cooling for Historic Election Runoff
The first round of Afghanistan's presidential election in April got a massive turnout, but there's more skepticism ahead of the June runoff.
It’s Spring in Afghanistan, Time for Taliban Fighting Season
The snow is melting, the opium poppy harvest is over, and the Taliban are out for their huge annual offensive, killing 21 people on day one.
Afghanistan's New Leader Is Still A Long Way From Being Decided
Final results from the current round of voting are not expected until mid-May.
Hope and Fear as Afghan Women Head to the Polls
Women’s rights has featured prominently on candidates’ agendas and in campaign promises — though the real test will come after the vote.
Afghanistan’s Youth Aren’t Pumped About This Weekend’s Election
A growing number of young Afghans question the validity of an election whose candidates are seen as expired figures with no platforms.
Afghanistan's Once and Future King
President Hamid Karzai will leave office after voters choose a new president this Saturday. But that doesn't mean he'll relinquish power.
Frustrated Afghans Defy Taliban Violence but Wait Days on End to Register to Vote
The Taliban are increasing attacks ahead of Afghanistan's elections, but hundreds of anxious men are still waiting in line for a voter card.
The Odd Couple Teaming Up to Lead Afghanistan
A Columbia-educated presidential candidate is a front-runner in the elections — but it may be because of his mujahid vice-presidential pick.