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Islamabad seeks support of Beijing and Moscow
Islamabad seeks support of Beijing and Moscow
On the 28th of November, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Ms. Rabbani. During the discussion initiated by Islamabad, Russia supported steps taken by Pakistan in response to an attack on a Pakistani checkpoint on the Afghan border by NATO forces. 
Mohammad Qasim: “Afghanistan and SCO are coming closer”
Mohammad Qasim: “Afghanistan and SCO are coming closer”
Early November of 2011, an Afghan delegation led by Vice-President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Karim Khalili visited St. Petersburg and as a guest, participated in the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. 
Omar Zakhiwal: Afghanistan has no objections to Russia’s involvement in the TAPI project
Omar Zakhiwal: Afghanistan has no objections to Russia’s involvement in the TAPI project
Afghan Finance Minister Omar Zakhiwal and Russian Economic Development Minister Elvira Nabibullina have signed an agreement in Moscow on the setting up of an intergovernmental commission on Economic cooperation.  
 
Zamir Kabulov: One should go to Afghanistan open-heartedly
Zamir Kabulov: One should go to Afghanistan open-heartedly
Russian President’s special envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov has this to say in an interview with the editor-in-chief of the Afghanistan.ru news portal 
India and Pakistan struggle for the influence on Afghanistan
India and Pakistan struggle for the influence on Afghanistan
Contemporary Afghanistan is a territory where interests of world powers and regional countries, especially India and Pakistan clash. New Delhi and Islamabad have shifted their years-old standoff to Afghanistan, and are trying to be actively involved in building future Afghanistan.  
Afghans in the lead
Afghans in the lead
Afghans are celebrating Nowruz, the Afghan New Year. Around the world, New Year is a time to look forward. And I am confident that this year the Afghan people really do have reason to be optimistic about their future.  
 
Hamid Karzai’s visit to Moscow: Time for economic diplomacy
Hamid Karzai’s visit to Moscow: Time for economic diplomacy
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has ended his two-day visit to Moscow on the 21st January. Although the Russian and Afghan mass media covered the visit widely, they failed to focus on several aspects of the Afghan leader’s visit. 
Afghan Crisis and Regional Security
Afghan Crisis and Regional Security
The international coalition led by the U.S. has waged an all-out war against an al-Qaeda network and the Taliban movement more than nine years. During this period, it has become an element of the complicated regional political architecture 
Afghan market changes geo-economics status of the Middle East
Afghan market changes geo-economics status of the Middle East
Afghanistan is capable of changing the geo-economic status of the Central and South Asia because the Afghan resources are quite significant for resetting economies, infrastructure and energy supply in the region 
 
Who hides bin Laden and for what purpose?
Who hides bin Laden and for what purpose?
Reportedly, refusal by the Taliban regime in Kabul to extradite bin Laden, who masterminded the deadly terrorist attacks in the U.S. on the 11th of September, was the main reason that prompted the Americans to launch an anti-terrorist operation in Afghanistan 
NATO pullout from Afghanistan: when and how?
NATO pullout from Afghanistan: when and how?
The April meeting of the NATO foreign Ministers in the Estonian capital has reconfirmed that the alliance is determined to pursue a policy of Afghanization of the country’s security 
Mahmoud Karzai: America welcomes Russian business in Afghanistan
Mahmoud Karzai: America welcomes Russian business in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is now looking forward to see Russian business in the country. This was stated by Mahmoud Karzai, a prominent businessman in Afghanistan, the brother of Afghan President 
 
New western strategy guarantees integration of Taliban with Afghanistan’s democratic system
New western strategy guarantees integration of Taliban with Afghanistan’s democratic system
Afghanistan remains to be a key state in the region owing to its geographical location and geopolitical reasons. The participation of representatives from 60 countries and dozens of international organizations at the international conference on Afghanistan in London witnessed 
Wind and water guarantee energy security to Afghanistan
Wind and water guarantee energy security to Afghanistan
The development of an energy strategy is crucial for the economy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, which has huge potential for using wind power, mini-hydropower plants and solar energy.  
Human toll in the war in Afghanistan 1979-1989
Human toll in the war in Afghanistan 1979-1989
Issues linked with the conflict in Afghanistan have actively been discussed in scholarly literature. For one, one of them is the personnel losses in the conflict with the involvement of the Soviet forces ... 
 
Pakistan’s foreign Policy toward Afghanistan from 1947 - 2008
Pakistan’s foreign Policy toward Afghanistan from 1947 - 2008
After 6 decades, Pakistan relation with its neighbors, especially Afghanistan remained stormy and estranged due to several reasons, most importantly, Afghanistan claims over NWFP 
Afghanistan; political outcome of 2008
Afghanistan; political outcome of 2008
The basic content of the out gone 2008 is determined by two mutually linked political phenomena, crisis in the West’s “Afghan project” and crisis in the west breed “Karzai” political system  
Afghanistan and the Second World War
Afghanistan and the Second World War
In November 1941, Afghans held Loya Jirga in Kabul involving one thousand most influential Afghans, Moslem theologians, the heads of tribes, the representatives of merchants, officers, ministers and the deputies of the People’s Council and Senate.  
 
Internal and external factors of the Afghan conflict
Internal and external factors of the Afghan conflict
Although the crisis in the Caucasus has strained Russia’s relations with the west there are areas where bilateral cooperation will inevitably be promoted and strengthened. 
Colour Revolution may be staged in Afghanistan
Colour Revolution may be staged in Afghanistan
Preconditions for radical changes are ripening up in Afghanistan. This means under certain conditions large-scale mass riots could grow up to a so-called Colour Revolution. 
NATO in Afghanistan
NATO in Afghanistan
NATO only acquired a direct role in Afghanistan in August 2003, assuming control of ISAF, even if several members countries had already been present in the country since 2001. 
 
Spanta: We are sincerely keen on promoting relations with Russia
Spanta: We are sincerely keen on promoting relations with Russia
The three day official visit to Moscow of the Afghan Foreign Minister has ended. When the Minister arrived in the Russian capital on the 25th of May  
Taliban strengthens political position of Afghan defence agencies
Taliban strengthens political position of Afghan defence agencies
The audacious attack by terrorists during a military parade in Kabul on the 27th of April has in the end strengthened the political position of the heads of Afghan defence structures. 
Afghanistan: Outcome of 2007
Afghanistan: Outcome of 2007
Internal political situation has continued to worsen in Afghanistan in 2007, and this is basically confirmed by the growing activity of Taliban and al-Qaeda, sharp rise in drug production and trafficking, wide spread corruption, slow rate of the country’s economic revival, high unemployment and outstanding issue of refugees 
 
NATO and Drug Trafficking
NATO and Drug Trafficking
It’s well-known that narcotics on a level with the absence of security for the residents of Afghanistan pose a threat not only to the country but the international community as well 
Russia is keen on united Afghanistan
Russia is keen on united Afghanistan
Russia, which was a republic of the former Soviet Union, has had no a common border with Afghanistan for over 16 years. However, it continues to display its interest in Afghanistan, which is separated by Kazakhstan and the Central Asian states 
Afghanistan is ready to cooperate with SCO
Afghanistan is ready to cooperate with SCO
Another two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization ended in Bishkek on the 17th of August. The leaders of SCO that embraces Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan  
 
Taliban Prepares for Storm the Sky
Taliban Prepares for Storm the Sky
Western coalition in Afghanistan is under pressure to change the strategy of its control over Afghan sky. On the contrary, it may most likely lose its monopoly in current domination in sky.  
Taliban leader could be a new Afghan President
Taliban leader could be a new Afghan President
A Taliban leader could be a new Afghan President in two years. This suggestion seems fantastic only at the first glance. As a matter of fact, political developments in Afghanistan press relentlessly Kabul and its western partners ... 
Hidden crisis in US-Afghan relations continues
Hidden crisis in US-Afghan relations continues
Over six months have passed since relations between the Afghan government and the United State have turned from cooperation to confrontation, which was provoked by the US special services when they gathered damaging information against ... 
 
NATO may get a chance to reform Taliban politically
NATO may get a chance to reform Taliban politically
It was become clear last year that NATO mission in Afghanistan was stagnated. Marking time in the fight against Taliban and also in social and economic reconstruction of the country has put the task of achieving a radical breakthrough before the International Security Assistance Force, ISAF under the alliance’s command. 
Is Islamabad surrendering its people?
Is Islamabad surrendering its people?
Reports from Peshawar on March 1 say that Pakistani security forces arrested Obaidulla Ahund, the deputy head of the Taliban movement led by Mohammed Omar with the assistance and the involvement of CIA agents in the city of Quetta 
Pakistan’s help is crucial for peace in Afghanistan
Pakistan’s help is crucial for peace in Afghanistan
The outgoing year has been marked by growing violence and frequent clashes between rebels and criminal groups on one hand and the government troops and foreign forces on the other 
 
Fate of American aid to Afghanistan
Fate of American aid to Afghanistan
In August 2002, US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld declared Afghanistan as a serious breakthrough and successful model that could be applied to Iraq. As we see the model does not serve in Iraq. It is not serving in Afghanistan too 
Pashto Issue, Yesterday and Today
Pashto Issue, Yesterday and Today
An offensive by Taliban in southern Afghanistan in spring shows clearly that the overthrow of their regime in Kabul has not led to the disappearance of the religious and political movement 
Taliban and NATO along the Afghan-Pakistani border
Taliban and NATO along the Afghan-Pakistani border
Since the beginning of summer Taliban militant groups and US and NATO coalition forces have waged fierce fighting in afghan provinces bordering with Pakistan 
/News/
26.01.12 Russia and Iran discuss fighting against drug trafficking from Afghanistan
22.01.12 Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan put forward new anti-drug initiative
20.01.12 Russia and NATO continue partnership on Afghanistan
30.12.11 Turkmenistan plans to become the leading power supplier to Afghanistan
29.12.11 Afghanistan receives the first consignment of Russian helicopters
24.12.11 Afghanistan’s second Vice-President meets with the Russian ambassador
23.12.11 Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry: Afghanistan should be attracted to regional projects
19.12.11 Russia and India intend to promote cooperation in Afghan reconstruction
19.12.11 CSTO discusses threats proceeding from the Afghan territory
16.12.11 Accents: If Moscow closes the “Northern Transit Route”, then Pakistan resumes NATO cargo transit
30.11.11 Britain plans to remove its military hardware in Afghanistan through the Russian Federation
30.11.11 Russian wheat flour export to Afghanistan falls
30.11.11 International conference in Moscow focuses on the Afghan issue
29.11.11 Afghan MPs meet with their Russian counterparts at the Institute of Oriental studies
24.11.11 Nikolai Bordyuzha does not exclude the possibility of long term American presence in Afghanistan in the future
23.11.11 Afghan businessmen accuse the country’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry of stirring up gas crisis
17.09.11 Afghanistan and Tajikistan resume talks on power supply
16.09.11 EU launches project to strengthen Afghanistan’s borders
16.09.11 Russian Foreign Ministry says security situation in Afghanistan remains complicated
15.09.11 Moscow stages opening night of the “Star for Stinger” documentary film
7.09.11 Afghanistan to set up Regional Anti-drug Centre
19.08.11 Afghanistan and Russia promote oil products supply cooperation
17.08.11 Fuel supplies to NATO forces stopped following attacks on oil tank-trucks in Pakistan
16.08.11 Talks on gas sale under the TAPI project to complete by September
9.08.11 Russia and Afghanistan to promote inter-religious relations
7.08.11 Governor of Badakhshan expresses fear of possible intrusion of militants into Central Asia
5.08.11 Boris Gryzlov insists on toughening border control in Central Asian countries to fight against Afghan drug trafficking
4.08.11 Kazakhstan ratifies an agreement with France on the transit of military cargo and servicemen to Afghanistan
4.08.11 Russia to deliver helicopters to Afghanistan by the end of 2012
31.07.11 Delegation from Turkmenistan meets with Afghanistan’s deputy Foreign Minister
29.07.11 Afghan embassy in Moscow holds a ceremony in memory of Ahmad Wali Karzai
28.07.11 Tajikistan supports U.S. initiative on fighting drug trafficking
28.07.11 Afghanistan and Tajikistan ready to promote economic cooperation
6.07.11 Hairatan-Mazar-e-Sharif railroad to be launched this month
5.07.11 Russia and the U.S. promote cooperation in Afghanistan
3.07.11 U.S. strengthens its military presence along the Afghan-Tajik border
29.06.11 Nazarbaev: OIC should make greater efforts to fight against Afghan drug trafficking
25.06.11 USAID holds a seminar devoted to Afghanistan in Moscow
24.06.11 Victor Ivanov: Afghanistan continues to top in heroin production
23.06.11 Ahadi: Russia – leading supplier of oil products to Afghanistan
22.06.11 Armenian soldiers start guarding Mazar-e-Sharif airport
22.06.11 Zahir Azimi: Afghanistan ready to respond to attacks by Pakistan
14.06.11 SCO policy towards Afghanistan not based on maintaining security in the country
14.06.11 Kazakhstan appoints a new ambassador to Afghanistan
10.06.11 UN SPECA forum ends in Ashkhabad
9.06.11 Kazakhstan’s parliament rejects a draft law on the involvement of Kazakh servicemen in the coalition mission in Afghanistan
8.06.11 Nikolai Patrushev: Situation in Afghanistan is unsuitable for handing over responsibility for security
3.06.11 Russia participates in setting up a helicopter servicing center
2.06.11 American forces to guard the Afghan-Uzbek border
1.06.11 Afghanistan and Turkmenistan promote economic cooperation
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