Topic: Ashraf Ghani
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Why Afghanistan is nervous about the US troop withdrawal
By December 2014 the Afghan National Security Forces that have been built by the US and NATO will be left to largely stand on their own.
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US ambassador to Afghanistan's criticism adds urgency to curbing Karzai
Influential US ambassador Karl Eikenberry has reportedly argued that Afghanistan is too politically unstable under Karzai to send more troops. Western and Afghan officials are brainstorming ways to check the president's power.
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With attack on UN, Afghanistan aid presence shrinks further
The UN's decision to withdraw 200 workers after an attack at a Kabul guesthouse could prompt other aid groups to rethink their presence.
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Karzai, Abdullah both claim victory in Afghan election
Preliminary results are days away. All the campaigns have complained of fraud.
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Afghan women on the campaign trail
Their roles as canvassers, voters, even candidates in the Aug. 20 election highlight some of the gains – and remaining challenges – facing women as the country moves toward democracy.
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Dostum's return to Afghanistan: a nod to 'warlord politics'
On eve of presidential vote, the ethnic Uzbek fighter, who's been in exile, rallied his base to support struggling President Hamid Karzai. Some say the move undermines a new, more democratic brand of politics.
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Helicopters, crowds, and cash as Afghan campaign heads into home stretch
Enthusaistic Afghans are greeting presidential candidates on the campaign trial, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're winning over supporters.
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Afghan candidates face more vocal constituency: women.
Presidential contenders are meeting with women's leaders ahead of the Aug. 20 vote. US forces targeted a Taliban stronghold Wednesday in bid to shore up security for the election.
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Afghan election: Can Karzai's rivals close the gap?
Top contenders Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani are campaigning outside their traditional bases and attacking the incumbent.
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Why Afghanistan might gain a CEO
As race for presidency nears, a new role is eyed for a former US ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad: Help Kabul work with the outside world.
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Afghanistan's divided opposition boosts Karzai's election bid
Though unpopular, the president has more national reach than the shrinking pool of contenders.
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Karzai draws criticism for early election call
Moving the presidential vote up to spring from August could undercut opponents, who still have to plan their campaigns.
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Afghans to Karzai: You failed us.
Perceived as ineffective and corrupt, the Afghan president faces an uphill battle to reelection.
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