Afghanistan
Afghan-owned peace process only solution to war in Afghanistan
America’s top military commander in Afghanistan, John Nicholson, sent regional observers into a tizzy with his comments on Monday that the United States was ready to join direct negotiations with the Taliban. He later retracted his statement, apparently under pressure, saying his words were “mischaracterized.”
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Water Dispute between Iran and Afghanistan Sees New Developments
Afghan international law expert Vahid Zohouri Hosseini* writes of the potential to find a peaceful solution, despite escalating rhetoric in Afghanistan over a water dispute with Iran.
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Parching Persia: Environmental crisis hits Iran
Bells have been tolling for Iran’s water crisis but there seems to be a nation-wide lack of interest. Foreign policy has also failed to take its own part.
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Transition for Three: Construction of Chabahar Port brings much-needed leeway for Tehran, Delhi and Kabul
After the nuclear deal, Iran is becoming increasingly ready to take risks needed to revive its economy and secure its stability. A recent significant step is the development of Chabahar Port in collaboration with India.
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Afghan government is sleeping with the enemy
Kabul’s naive overture towards Islamabad works against Afghanistan’s national interests.
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Ashraf Ghani in Tehran: Not Just a Ceremonial Visit
An essay by Ashegh Hossein Tori, an expert on Afghan affairs and director of Radio Pashtu
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Withdrawal of NATO Forces and an Unclear Afghan Future
An interview with Dr. Seyyed Vahid Zohoori Hosseini, Head of the Al-Kosar Institute and professor at Kabul University
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Work on Security Cooperation Agreement with Afghanistan
An interview with Ebrahim Rahimpour, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Oceania
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Ahmadzai’s Special Look at Non-Neighboring Countries
An interview with Mohammad Reza Forghani, a former Iranian ambassador and expert on Afghan affairs
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Hopeful about Cooperation with Ahmadzai Administration
An interview with Ebrahim Rahimpour, Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Oceania
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Pakistan Concerned About Its Own Interests
An interview with Nozar Shafiei, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament
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No Direct or Indirect Contact with US Embassy
Tejarat-e Farda weekly’s interview with Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Iran’s ambassador to Afghanistan
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Pakistan Breaks With Tradition in Afghan Election
An exclusive interview with Ahmed Rashid, a Pakistani journalist and best-selling foreign policy author
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United States Intervened in 2009 Presidential Election/US Dealt with Iran Vigilantly in Afghanistan
Hamid Karzai and his 13-year legacy in interview with Iranian Diplomacy
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Afghans Will Not Tolerate Vote Rigging Anymore
Abdullah Abdullah speaks of his presidential policies for women’s rights, Taliban and relations with Iran.
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Islamabad should practice honest cooperation with Kabul / Relations with Iran are at their best
Zalmai Rassoul speaks of his Afghanistan visions
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Security agreement with the US no threat to third parties / I will continue Karzai’s Iran policy
Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai speaks to Iranian Diplomacy on his presidential campaign.
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Rouhani Election Shows Iranians Want Improved Ties with West
An exclusive interview with Zalmay Khalilzad, a former US Ambassador to Afghanistan and to Iraq
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Russia Will Likely Benefit From US-Iran Deal
An exclusive interview with Fyodor Lukyanov, columnist for Al-Monitor and editor of the journal ‘Russia in Global Affairs’
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Existing Bitterness Can Be Removed
An interview with Mohammad Reza Bahrami, the newly-appointed Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan
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Karzai’s Last-Minute Game with the Americans
An interview with Pirmohammad Mollazehi, an expert on Afghan affairs
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US, Iran Could Start Back Channel on Afghanistan
An exclusive interview with Ahmed Rashid, a Pakistani journalist and best-selling foreign policy author
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US-Iran Dialogue Could Have Positive Influence on Syria
An interview with Francesc Vendrell, the former Personal Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Special Mission for Afghanistan
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US Looks to Manage Crisis
An interview with Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, Iran’s former ambassador to Afghanistan and Pakistan
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