Author Ahmad Shuja

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Ahmad Shuja is a writer, blogger and analyst. He writes primarily about development, security, nation-building, policy, democratization and issues pertaining to the Afghanistan-Pakistan region. He is an assistant editor at Iran Times, a contributor to the Huffington Post, and maintains his personal blog. He has appeared on the BBC, Al-Jazeera English, FOX News, the Kojo Nnamdi Show, TOLO News, Voice of America and other outlets. His day job is with the the Foundation for Afghanistan, a DC- and Kabul-based nonprofit organization that works to build human capacity in Afghanistan. Ahmad tweets at @AhmadShuja

What To Expect from Peace Talks with the Taliban

The idea of putting a negotiated end to the Afghan conflict is finally gaining some traction, but nobody should expect that negotiations can completely end the Afghan conflict.

Six Thoughts on Today’s Ashura Attack in Afghanistan

Reports of sectarian strife are overblown. What to watch for as Afghans come to terms with today's attack on Shi'a communities.

The Awful Story of an Afghan Woman Who Spent Two Years In Jail Because She was Raped

An Afghan women who was jailed for being raped is out of prison. But she now faces two options: marry her rapist or live the rest of her life as a social outcast.

Why Pakistan’s Boycott of the Bonn Conference Matters

In what could be a major setback to the upcoming Bonn II conference on Afghanistan, Pakistan has apparently decided to boycott the event after NATO helicopters reportedly killed at least 25 of its soldiers.

How the American Military Sees Its Campaign in Afghanistan Progressing

The Department of Defense just released its Afghanistan security assessment for the past six months. Here's what you need to know about this report.

Afghanistan Security Forces Face Big, Big Test Next Month

The Taliban want to crash an upcoming loya jirga in Kabul. Will Afghan security forces be able to prevent them?

In a Highly Anticipated Televised Speech to Afghans, Hamid Karzai Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

Contrary to what some were expecting, his speech was short on details and did not outline a framework for the new peace effort. Instead, he made a vague promise that a loya jirga (grand assembly) will be convened soon to discuss important national matters.

How the World Is Ignoring a Humanitarian Crisis in Iraqi Kurdistan

Amid air strikes by Turkish warplanes and constant shelling by Iranian Revolutionary Guards, hundreds of Kurdish families have become displaced, some have lost their livelihoods, others have seen their homes destroyed. An unknown number has been killed.

Iranian Government is Loving the UK Riots

As the UK burned, functionaries of the Iranian regime had fun at the UK government's expense. A collection of quotes from Iranian officials about the UK riots.

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What To Expect from Peace Talks with the Taliban

Six Thoughts on Today’s Ashura Attack in Afghanistan

The Awful Story of an Afghan Woman Who Spent Two Years In Jail Because She was Raped

Why Pakistan’s Boycott of the Bonn Conference Matters

How the American Military Sees Its Campaign in Afghanistan Progressing

Afghanistan Security Forces Face Big, Big Test Next Month

In a Highly Anticipated Televised Speech to Afghans, Hamid Karzai Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

How the World Is Ignoring a Humanitarian Crisis in Iraqi Kurdistan

Iranian Government is Loving the UK Riots

UNAIDS and the Millennium Villages

Embedded With Afghan Civil Society – Part 5 – Bathing in Yakawlang

Embedded With Afghan Civil Society – Part 6 – The Legacy of War Crimes

The Obama Agenda at the United Nations