Brussels Commitments
Government Report Card Shows Little Progress on Human Rights
Patricia Gossman writes that Geneva Conference will be a chance for Afghanistan’s donors to do more than check boxes.
Patricia Gossman writes that Geneva Conference will be a chance for Afghanistan’s donors to do more than check boxes.
Analysts said that the prospect for the Afghan government leaders to deliver on the promises in Geneva is “very weak”.
President Ghani called the US its "key ally" and praised the Trump administration's South Asia policy as a "game changer" for Afghanistan.
Domestic revenue collection reached a new high of 14.5 percent of GDP in 2019, up from 13.3 percent in 2018.
A spokesperson said that Liu Jian was experienced and familiar with Afghanistan.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday Iran remained committed to the deal.
Maryam Baryalay writes that a US-Taliban deal seems ever more improbable in the light shifting regional dynamics.
"Nations which fight corruption and improve their rule of law can increase their national income by 400%."
Pakistan must adapt its strategy toward Afghanistan or it will impede Afghan-US peacemaking efforts.
