Chronicle of a death not foretold

Our editor explains why Himal Southasian suspended publication in 2016.

Mission accomplished?

The death of bin Laden had little impact in Afghanistan, though many worry it will hasten the departure of the international security forces.

Af-Pak-man

Another US special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan has been appointed, but the US approach is becoming more narrow than before.

The hasty exit strategy

As the Western powers prepare to hightail it out of Afghanistan, there is little accountability to the Afghan people.

Conferences, calendars and caveats

The much-hyped Kabul Conference saw the international community able to successfully gather in Afghanistan — and then leave.

Making children with literature

In Afghanistan, radio stories are helping to mend childhoods.

Tattered parachute

The internationals are preparing to bail out of Afghanistan, presenting impractical quick-fix solutions.

‘Violating the Constitution cannot be excused’

Is it over?

Afghanistan's elections went on and on, but offered more questions than answers.

For another’s duty

In Afghanistan, foreign journalist Stephen Farrell was freed in a dramatic 'rescue' in early September. His interpreter, Sultan Munadi, is dead.