Deep resistance to democracy and protections for minorities within the Taliban code will emerge as huge hurdles if the insurgents seek agreement with the Afghan government.
Author: MUJIB MASHAL
In Recaptured Afghan District, Shattered Forces Show Hints of a Rebound
Afghan forces recaptured the district of Khwaja Umari, which fell last year to the Taliban. It is a sign that younger leaders are making gains against the militants.
India’s ‘Street Fighter,’ Cornered by Modi, Faces Fight of Her Life
To end decades of communist rule in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee took blows to her head. Now Narendra Modi’s party is making life hell for her.
India Heat Wave, Soaring Up to 123 Degrees, Has Killed at Least 36
The government warned that the extreme temperatures, which have struck large parts of northern and central India, might continue as the arrival of monsoon rains has been delayed.
A Taliban Commander’s Double Life, in a War He Couldn’t Leave Behind
In one life, he was Zabet Khan, a 25-year-old with a fondness for selfies. In the other, he was Commander Zarqawi, veteran of a war he couldn’t escape.
Modi Begins Second Term as India’s Prime Minister After Crushing Victory
As the world watches to see how Mr. Modi uses his electoral landslide, a huge swearing-in ceremony, featuring about 8,000 guests, gave a first look.
India Dispatch: In India’s City of Temples, Narendra Modi Is Both Hero and Villain
The Indian prime minister’s mix of Hindu nationalism and economic development helped him win re-election on Thursday. In his constituency, though, the mix cuts both ways.
The Saturday Profile: Hashim Aslami Has Just One Word for Afghan Farmers: Saffron
For two decades, he preached the virtues of the spice as an alternative to traditional crops and opium poppies. Today, it is a rare success story for his country.
‘Daddy, What Is a Curfew?’ Sri Lankans Face the Shattering of a Hard-Won Peace
Residents of the country’s once-besieged capital had grown used to life without barricades and checkpoints. All that has now changed again.
‘Daddy, What Is a Curfew?’ Sri Lankans Confront the End of a Hard-Won Peace
Residents of the country’s once-besieged capital had grown used to life without barricades and checkpoints. All that now seems shattered.