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Press freedom will decline in South Asia

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SOUTH ASIA

Bangladesh is ranked lower than any other South Asian country, even Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Bhutan, judged to have the freest media in the region, and Nepal are the only South…

Afghan talks are possible despite fierce fighting

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AFGHANISTAN

A nascent peace process taking shape since February has so far led to diplomatic contacts and a brief ceasefire. Fighting on the ground is not in itself an indicator of Taliban…

US deal works for Taliban if not Afghan government

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AFGHANISTAN

The Taliban will exploit the White House's desire to withdraw from Afghanistan at almost any cost, including the imposition of defective political solutions. Taliban leader Mullah…

Afghan election is a trial run for presidential polls

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AFGHANISTAN

The authorities will struggle to run anything resembling a legitimate process given the threat of violence and less substantial external assistance than ever. After some…

Murky roots of targeted killings add to Afghan unease

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AFGHANISTAN

Targets of the wave of assassinations include civil activists and journalists. Assigning responsibility is difficult: it is unclear whether the attacks involve the Taliban alone…