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History and the Recognition of the Taliban
This isn’t the first time that the United States has had to reconsider its relationship with a resurgent Taliban—or a chaotic and uncertain Afghanistan. -
Afghanistan, Policy Choices, and Claims of Intelligence Failure
Intelligence failure can contribute to a policy debacle. But policies often break bad without such a convenient excuse—an important thing to remember as we reflect on President Biden’s Afghanistan decisi... -
The Limits of Leverage in Taliban-Led Afghanistan
Short on options in Afghanistan, the United States is pressing the Taliban on several issues even as they cooperate on urgent priorities. The Taliban will not compromise on their core interests but could... -
The Challenges of Understanding Taliban Finance
Getting a clearer sense of the Taliban’s finances will help develop a more nuanced and balanced picture of the group. -
The Failure of Counterterrorism After the Civil War
The political violence perpetrated by white supremacists in response to Reconstruction and its long-term effects hold lessons for modern counterterrorism policy. -
Livestream: Biden Speaks on the Afghanistan Evacuation
At 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 20, President Biden will deliver an address on the U.S. efforts to evacuate Americans, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants and vulnerable Afghans out of Afghanistan. -
Pakistan’s Problematic Victory in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan will have significant consequences for Pakistan. Some of them might be dangerous. -
What’s at Stake in Libya’s Peace Process?
A decade after the overthrow of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi, Libya is set to hold elections this December to produce a unified government. -
Special Immigrant Visas for the United States’ Afghan Allies: Lessons Learned from Promises Kept and Broken
As Afghans rush to flee the country in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal, what tools can the U.S. government use to help them? -
How Will China Seek to Profit From the Taliban’s Takeover in Afghanistan?
China will focus on its own security while pushing narratives of American decline. -
Online Event: The State of the Kabul Airlift
On Thursday, August 19 at 1:00 p.m. EST, the Lawfare Podcast hosted a live panel of individuals working to evacuate vulnerable Afghans from Kabul’s international airport to learn about the state of their... -
The National Security Law Podcast: Afghanistan