Nathan Hodge
Friday, September 9, 2016 - 07:25
Ukrainian officials and Russian-backed separatists say a tenuous cease-fire has held for a week along the front lines in eastern Ukraine, after months of intense combat over the summer.
Monday, January 4, 2016 - 08:48
Col. Gulmurod Halimov was once on the fast track within the security service of his native Tajikistan, and trusted by the U.S. government. A month later, the U.S.-trained commander resurfaced in an Islamic State propaganda video.
Monday, October 26, 2015 - 07:08
Kremlin’s more-assertive foreign policy raises potential for clash with U.S.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 06:43
An extremist group allied with Islamic State has emerged as a potent force on the battlefield in northern Afghanistan, threatening to further destabilize the country and sow instability throughout Central Asia, senior Afghan officials say.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 06:30
Afghanistan hasn’t been able to bring the Taliban into peace negotiations ahead of President Ashraf Ghani’s planned visit to the White House next week, officials said, depriving the Afghan leader of a pivotal achievement ahead of the visit.
Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 06:53
Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, whose administration once backed the Taliban in Afghanistan, said Kabul must share power with the extremist group and block Indian influence if it wishes to see peace.