By late November 2001, military rulers had taken over most major cities and villages of Afghanistan. Envoys from the United States and the U.N. did make efforts to blunt the overall military power ...

Many observers fear that Mazar-i Sharif, the major city of north-central Afghanistan, and surrounding rural areas could be a flashpoint. It has already seen large-scale massacres by both sides.

A major political transformation is unfolding in Afghanistan as the recently announced Islamabad Declaration gains momentum, marking a pivotal moment in the region’s history. Organised by the ...