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Afghanistan-Central Asia relations

Kazakhstan’s Evolving Afghanistan Policy

Kazakhstan’s Evolving Afghanistan Policy

By Aziza Mukhammedova
Afghanistan’s market and its position as a trade route that can connect Central Asia to South Asian ports are critically important to Kazakhstan.

The Samarkand Meeting: A Half-baked Regional Approach to Afghanistan’s Endless Woes

The Samarkand Meeting: A Half-baked Regional Approach to Afghanistan’s Endless Woes

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Legitimizing the Taliban’s rule is not the solution to Afghanistan’s current and future problems.
The Strategic Logic of Russia’s Embrace of the Taliban

The Strategic Logic of Russia’s Embrace of the Taliban

By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
The Afghanistan issue gives Moscow another reason to remain closely engaged in the security affairs of Central Asia.

What Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal Means for Central Asia

What Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal Means for Central Asia

By Seamus Duffy
The Qosh Tepa canal issue essentially forces the Central Asian nations in the Amu Darya basin to make tradeoffs between regional instability and internal instability.

Moscow Multilateral Security Dialogue: Regional Consensus Elusive on Afghanistan

Moscow Multilateral Security Dialogue: Regional Consensus Elusive on Afghanistan

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Pakistan skipped the meeting, while Russia has proposed a new effort to build “regional consensus” – a G-5.

Afghanistan’s Neighbors Hold 2nd Meeting, Call Inclusive Government the ‘Only Solution’

Afghanistan’s Neighbors Hold 2nd Meeting, Call Inclusive Government the ‘Only Solution’

By Catherine Putz
The joint statement contains barely concealed criticism of the West while offering the same bland suggestions as the West.

Don’t Underestimate Tajikistan in the Afghanistan Crisis

Don’t Underestimate Tajikistan in the Afghanistan Crisis

By Ivan U. Klyszcz
By virtue of geography, Dushanbe is a critical actor in the international community’s ongoing engagement with Afghanistan.
Greater Coordination in Central Asian Responses to Afghan Border Troubles

Greater Coordination in Central Asian Responses to Afghan Border Troubles

By Umida Hashimova
Central Asian countries have begun coordinating their responses to the worsening security situation in Afghanistan. 

Russia Cautions Central Asia Against Hosting US Forces

Russia Cautions Central Asia Against Hosting US Forces

By Catherine Putz
As the U.S. looks to station over-the-horizon capabilities to address issues in Afghanistan, Central Asia is an obvious locale.

Taliban Tells Afghanistan’s Neighbors Not to Host US Forces

Taliban Tells Afghanistan’s Neighbors Not to Host US Forces

By Catherine Putz
"If such a step is taken, then the responsibility for all the misfortunes and difficulties lies upon those who commit such mistakes.”

What Does the US Withdrawal From Afghanistan Mean for Central Asia?

What Does the US Withdrawal From Afghanistan Mean for Central Asia?

By Iskander Akylbayev and Nurtas Janibekov
The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan may produce new security threats, but there will be economic consequences as well. 
Russia, Central Asian States Worry About Instability in Afghanistan

Russia, Central Asian States Worry About Instability in Afghanistan

By Umida Hashimova
Military officials in Russia and Central Asia agree to unite efforts as they prepare for a worsening of the situation in Afghanistan. 

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