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ssibility under the Mubarak regime). I Central and South Asia Afghanistan: Following a recent visit by US Secretary of Defense Panetta, President Karzai told the press that he will travel to Washington early in 2013 to discuss the possibility of US forces remaining in Afghanistan after the 2014 NATO

recent visit by US Secretary of Defense Panetta, President Karzai told the press that he will travel to Washington

dence that would hold up in court. Hafeez has been released after previous arrests owing to lack of evidence. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or Camilla Relcsten-Monsen at or •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent, not-for-profit thin an wi a ff representing m

onths away. Afghanistan: In recent weeks, Afghanistan has continued to form and tout national and regional security alliances. On June 8, President Hamid Karzai and Chinese President Hu Jintao announced the two countries were deepening their bilateral relationship to advance a strategic and cooperative partn

l security alliances. On June 8, President Hamid Karzai and Chinese President Hu Jintao announced the two

upon Afghanistan meeting benchmarks on fair elections, corruption-free government, justice, and human rights. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at *The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent not-for-profit thin tart iW‘rl a sta representing more

orced out of government last year, received immunity and is living in Yemen. Central and South Asia Afghanistan: The Parliament confirmed President Karzai's three nominations to key positions in the security cabinet on September 15th. Outgoing Minister of the Interior Mohammedi (Tajik) becomes minister

South Asia Afghanistan: The Parliament confirmed President Karzai's three nominations to key positions in the secur

istan), making slow progress in neighborly relations is a "deliverable" of sorts to their respective peoples. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at Or Camilla Reksten-Monsen a •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent not-for-profit think tank with a staff representing mor

more accurately reflects the diversity and polarization within Tunisia's "Islamist" political community. Asia Afghanistan: A year after Presidents Karzai and Obama signed the Afghanistan—United States strategic partnership agreement outlining the relationship between their countries post-2014, senior

ca-Cola, and Ford. These partnerships could all come under criticism if violence against minorities persists. for more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at for •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent, not-for-profit think tank with a staff representin

d outlines the election management bodies. Politicking regarding the election is also underway among former ministers and governors who served under Karzai, although it is too early to identify any frontrunners. The passage of these laws was much awaited by Afghan's international partners and introduces

eighboring Afghanistan: Prime Minister Sharif's special adviser on national security visited Kabul July 21st. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or .uit ct_joinstorg or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at or •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent not-for-profit think tank wit

dependent Election Commission announced that the 2014 presidential elections will take place on April 5m. The decision puts to rest the rumors that Karzai would seek to delay the elections in an effort to extend his mandate during the crucial year when NATO's International Security Assistance Force (IS

as confidence building measure towards an Afghan-led reconciliation process. For more information please contact: EFTA_R1_00462358 EFTA01976299 Maureen Quinn at +1-212-225-9604 or ouinn@ipinstom or Camilla Reksten-Nlonsen at +1.212.225.9602 of relcsteofdipinstorc • Ile International Peace Institute UPI}

NDC. Central and South Asia Afghanistan: Seemingly focused on facilitating the Afghan High Peace Council's efforts at talks with the Taliban, the Karzai government has distanced itself from its US allies over the past few weeks. This was most recently exemplified by its decision to release 65 Afghan

al for the release of US Sgt Bowe Bergdahl held since 2009 and presumed to be in the tribal area of Pakistan. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at +1-212-225-9600 or guinngaipinstorg or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at +1-212-225-9602 or •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent,