Topic: Gul Agha Sherzai
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What may be a bigger threat to Afghanistan than insurgency? Land disputes.
Land theft is a major source of conflict in Afghanistan and threatens stability, say analysts. Protesters near Kabul Tuesday say an MP was involved in stealing their land.
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Will Afghanistan return to an era of warlord rule after NATO leaves?
Though NATO-led efforts have focused on democracy in Afghanistan, US forces still rely on Afghan strongmen to wield local influence. But power built on personalities are vulnerable to collapse.
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Afghan convoy security undermines Afghan security
Millions are paid to Afghan private security companies to deliver food and ammunition to NATO troops. But the companies are accused of human rights abuses and paying the Taliban.
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In Afghanistan war, government corruption bigger threat than Taliban
Warlords and government corruption may destabilize the country even more than the Taliban, say Afghan and NATO officials. The city of Kandahar reflects this central problem of the Afghanistan war.
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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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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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Fragile success against Afghanistan's opium economy
Poppy cultivation fell by about 20 percent, after two years of record harvests.
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To fight Taliban, US eyes Afghan tribes
Some tribes have forced insurgents from their area, but many risks remain.
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