Karzai
Assassination of Afghan President's Cousin Leaves Power Vacuum and a Difficult Legacy
Hashmat Khalil Karzai was killed by a suicide bomber on Tuesday. The demise of a controversial figure poses many questions for Afghanistan.
US and UN Attempt to End Afghanistan's Dangerous Political Deadlock
US Secretary of State John Kerry touched down in Afghanistan today to try and resolve a crisis that threatens the country's future.
Afghan Presidential Candidate Calls to Stop 'Untrustworthy' Vote Count
Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, a candidate in Saturday’s runoff vote in Afghanistan, today called for counting to be halted amid fraud allegations.
In Photos: The Taliban Cut Off the Fingers of Afghan Voters
They knew the risks of voting for Afghanistan’s new president. When the Taliban stopped them, they knew the retribution would be swift.
Elections in Afghanistan (Dispatch 2)
The final round of Afghanistan's presidential elections took place with a relatively low death toll — a quiet kind of victory for nation.
Afghans Head to the Polls to Elect Their New Leader
Round two election day has already seen more attacks than April. Prior to polls opening, the capital was rocked by four attacks.
Afghan Presidential Frontrunner Brushes Off Iraq Crisis Comparisons
The jihadist blitzkrieg on Iraq does not herald a glimpse of Afghanistan’s future, according to frontrunner Dr. Abdullah Abdullah.
For Afghans, the Chance to Vote Outweighed Any Taliban Threats
It was the lack of ballot boxes and sheets across several provinces, rather than security, that became a source of concern.
The US Just Can’t Stop Blowing Billions in Afghanistan
If you thought that getting troops out of Afghanistan would save the United States some cash, you’re very, very wrong.
Afghans Who Helped Canadian Forces Are Being Betrayed and Left Behind
For some former workers, A Canadian immigration program became synonymous with broken promises.
Pre-Election Violence Feared in Afghan Market Suicide Attack
The rickshaw bombing that took place in Faryab Province killed several women and shopkeepers, as well as at least two children.
The US Really Has No Idea How It’ll Withdraw From Afghanistan
It's unlikely that the process of US forces pulling out will be any less agonizingly stupid or confusing than what has preceded it.