The Peace Process in Afghanistan

Abstract

This article reflects the retrospective, current situation and perspective of the peace regulation process in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The aim of the work is to analyze the development of the situation in the most unstable country located at the junction of three regions – Central Asia, Middle East and South Asia. The article analyzes the progress of the peace process, the main political players and mediators, as well as obstacles to peace in Afghanistan. Step by step negotiation progress, the issues and aspects has been demonstrated to achieve peace. Different personalities have been indicated who play a key role in the beginning of the long-awaited inter-Afghan dialogue. The preliminary results of the first rounds of negotiations were summarized, which resulted in forecasting further development of the situation.