Taliban
How Not to Negotiate With the Taliban
Sana Tariq Tue, May 2, 2023, 8:31 AM
Taking stock of failed dialogue efforts with the Taliban to strengthen future U.S. engagement for Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan
White House Releases Summary of Pentagon Review of U.S. Afghanistan Withdrawal
Katherine Pompilio Thu, Apr 6, 2023, 4:09 PM
The White House released a 12 page summary of the Pentagon’s review of the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan Requires a Change from Humanitarian Business as Usual
William Byrd Thu, Mar 30, 2023, 8:31 AM
Given Afghanistan’s economic weakness and uncaring regime, the international community’s current approach to humanitarian aid for the country is unsustainable.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan as a Site of U.S.-China Competition
Colin P. Clarke, Mollie Saltskog Fri, Feb 17, 2023, 8:16 AM
The Taliban’s struggle to provide security after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 has created a power vacuum that China is actively working to utilize. What the U.S. does to counter this effort will be crucial for regional stability moving forward.
Afghan assets
Central Bank Immunity, Afghanistan, and Judgments Against the Taliban
Ingrid (Wuerth) Brunk Wed, Feb 1, 2023, 8:11 AM
International law and U.S. foreign policy provide powerful reasons to require clearer direction from the political branches before ordering the turnover of Afghan central bank assets to U.S. judgment creditors.
Afghanistan
How to Save Thousands of Afghan Allies
Loren Voss Mon, Jan 30, 2023, 8:16 AM
The Biden administration could provide categorical parole to Afghan Special Immigrant Visa applicants that have passed major screening requirements and allow them to come to the United States to finish their processing in safety.
Afghanistan
Charting a Path Forward for Afghanistan
Obaidullah Baheer Mon, Dec 5, 2022, 8:01 AM
Though the situation in Afghanistan appears to be hopeless, lessons from similar cases from around the world can help to chart a path to a better future for Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Let’s Not Kid Ourselves: Afghanistan’s Taliban Regime Will Not Become More Inclusive
William Byrd Mon, Oct 24, 2022, 8:31 AM
Despite international efforts to press for a more inclusive Taliban government in Afghanistan, that will not materialize, as it would not be in the interest of the Taliban’s survival or stability.
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Magistrate Judge Recommends Court Reject Efforts to Turn Over Frozen Afghan Funds to 9/11 Families
Tia Sewell Tue, Aug 30, 2022, 9:36 AM
In her recommendation, Judge Netburn argued that plaintiffs’ motions in these cases should be denied for three reasons.
Afghan assets
SIGAR Issues Assessment on Theft of Funds During Afghan Government Collapse
Tia Sewell Tue, Aug 9, 2022, 5:28 PM
The report does not find sufficient evidence to support allegations that President Ghani and his senior advisors fled with millions of dollars in cash taken from the Afghan government.