Hamid Karzai

September 18, 2019

US President Donald Trump has called off the talks between the US and Taliban that were taking place mostly in the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar. American negotiators have come home. But for some members of the Taliban, Qatar is home. How did that come to be, given that the Taliban is mainly an Afghan group?

Global Politics

Afghanistan's new president looks to break from recent history

The World

September 30, 2014

Afghanistan's new president, Ashraf Ghani, says he's free of the corruption and violence that taint many Afghan politicians. And after quickly signing a long-delayed security pact with the US, he's looking for other ways to break with the country's recent past.

Arts, Culture & Media

To get the autographs of top world leaders, you need commitment, courage and chutzpah

The World

April 10, 2014

Between them, Randy Kaplan and Zoltan Marian have collected more than 2000 autographs of heads of states, royals and popes. They share a kind of ethical code, but differ when it comes to who will they include in their collections.

Conflict & Justice

US officials angered as Karzai releases dozens of Taliban suspects

The World

February 13, 2014

The US has protested the decision by the Afghan government to release 65 detainees. In an unusual move, the US military released a dossier of information against all 65 men.

Global Politics

Should US stay in Afghanistan? A likely Afghan presidential contender says yes

The Takeaway

September 26, 2013

If all goes according to plan, Afghanistan will hold its first-ever democratic transition of presidential power. And Zalmai Rassoul just might be the one deciding if the US should stay in the country.

U.S. Could Speed Pull Out in Afghanistan

The Takeaway

July 09, 2013

Global Politics

Taliban Attack On Presidential Palace Dims Peace Prospects

The World

June 25, 2013

Davood Moradian, who served for five years as an adviser to President Hamid Karzai, sees the opening of the Taliban office in Doha as evidence of an exhausted Washington, desperate to cut and run.

Is the U.S. Considering a Prisoner Exchange With the Taliban?

The Takeaway

June 24, 2013

Conflict & Justice

Following Taliban Flag Raising in Qatar, Low Expectations for Afghan Peace Talks

The World

June 20, 2013

Hopes that US and Taliban officials might begin peace talks Thursday came to nothing, following a diplomatic breakdown between Washington and Kabul over the nature of the Taliban's new office in Doha, Qatar.

Angered Karzai walks away from peace talks with United States, Taliban

The Takeaway

June 20, 2013

Those hoping for a peaceful agreement to the long-standing conflict between the United States and Afghanistan on one side and the Taliban were disappointed Wednesday after Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai announced his government's withdrawal from the talks.

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Arts, Culture & Media

Afghan soap

May 12, 2008

Fair game presents an excerpt from an Afghan soap opera.

Global Politics

Corruption spurs new policy in Afghanistan

The World

March 22, 2009

Conflict & Justice

Fighting in Afghanistan

The World

May 05, 2009

Global Politics

A warlord returns to Afghanistan

The World

August 17, 2009

It's the last day of campaigning for presidential elections in Afghanistan on Thursday. President Hamid Karzai got an endorsement from a notorious warlord. The World's Jeb Sharp reports.

Conflict & Justice

Afghanistan's contested election

The World

September 08, 2009

Afghan election returns released on Tuesday pointed to a first-round victory for incumbent president Hamid Karzai. But the results were immediately questioned as a U.N.-backed watchdog agency said it had found ï¿½clear and convincing evidence of fraudï¿½.

Conflict & Justice

More doubts over Afghan vote

The World

September 16, 2009

Election results in Afghanistan show incumbent president Hamid Karzai winning re-election; But allegations of fraud continue to mar the process. Now EU observers say that up to 25% the ballots cast are suspect. The World's Jason Margolis has details.

Conflict & Justice

Reaction to Afghan election results

The World

September 16, 2009

Anchor Katy Clark speaks with Sarah Chayes about new results showing incumbent president Hamid Karzai as winner of last month's presidential election. Chayes is an adviser to ISAF in Afghanistan and head of a non-profit organization for women in Kandahar.

Global Politics

Abdullah interview

The World

October 08, 2009

Afghans went to the polls in August. The poll has been beset by serious fraud allegations and the UN-backed election complaints commission ordered a partial recount. Marco Werman talks with Dr. Abdullah about democracy in Afghanistan.

Global Politics

The evolution of Karzai

The World

October 12, 2009

Since US forces ousted the Taliban in Afghanistan in late 2001, the face of Afghan leadership has belonged principally to one man: Hamid Karzai. The World's Alex Gallafent looks at the changing image in the west of Afghanistan's president, Hamid Karzai.

Global Politics

Power sharing in Afghanistan?

The World

October 19, 2009

Afghanistan might be heading toward a power sharing agreement between the two leading presidential candidates. The model has been tried in other nations but the results were mixed, as The World's Matthew Bell reports.