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Middle East experts discussed the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and the implications for Iran and other neighboring countries at a virtual event hosted by the Middle East Institute. They talked…

Former Afghan Interior Minister Ali Jalali and other scholars talked about the political and security challenges facing Afghanistan’s government and possibilities for strengthening government untity and…

Former U.S. Ambassadors to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, Ronald Neumann, and Ryan Crocker participated in a discussion about the U.S. role in Afghanistan. They spoke about their diplomatic…

Foreign policy experts talked about Afghanistan President Karzai’s leadership and ways the United States could negotiate peace in Afghanistan. Other topics included the Taliban, al-Qaida,…

Panelists talked about the outcome of the presidential elections in Afghanistan and the implications for the country’s future. Topics included current security and how coalition forces can…

Panelists spoke about several recommendations made to the Obama administration for expanding an agenda of peace and stability in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Among the topics they addressed…

Mr. Ashan spoke about a number of issues including relations between Pakistan and the U.S., combating terrorism in Pakistan and Afghanistan, Pakistani politics following recent elections,…

Panelists talked about U.S. policy toward Afghanistan and Pakistan, instability in the region, threats posed by terrorism and the resurgence of Taliban militias, as well as potential impact…

Marvin Weinbaum and Amin Tarzi discuss the escalation in violence in Afghanistan, the operations of a growing insurgency movement, and both domestic and foreign influences on the…

Ambassador William Taylor, State Department Coordinator for Afghanistan, gave the keynote address, followed by the first panel. Ambassador Taylor warned that Afghanistan is only a potential success…