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Why Uzbekistan Continues to Push for Engaging With Afghanistan
By Niginakhon Saida
Tashkent sees stability in Afghanistan as essential for the security and stability of the broader Central and South Asian region.
We Owe Afghan Women a Chance to Make Their Own Destiny
By Nazila Jamshidi and Annie Pforzheimer
“We urge the United Nations to bring Afghan women to the negotiating table, to be their own advocates and create their own destiny, before it is too late.”
American Leaders Should Hold the Taliban Accountable, Not Engage With Them
By Natalie Gonnella-Platts
It’s past time for the U.S. and the international community to use the tools at their disposal – such as expanding targeted sanctions – to hold the Taliban to account.
The Message and Consequences of Removing Haqqani Network Leaders From the US ‘Rewards for Justice’ List
By Besmillah Taban
History has shown us that giving in to extremist actors does not bring about justice or achieve peace.
Growing Closeness Between Russia and the Taliban: A Paradigm Shift?
By Muhammad Murad
If the Taliban are removed from Moscow's terrorist list, it would further strengthen the relationship between Russia and Afghanistan.
Bridging the Gap: Karzai, the Taliban, and the US Dilemma in Afghanistan
By Freshta Jalalzai
Karzai’s influence is not just historical; it lies in his ability to mediate Afghanistan’s current power struggles.
The Perils of Ignoring the Taliban Regime’s Support for Terror Groups
By Abdul Basit
While Pakistan is bearing the brunt of terrorist attacks emanating from Afghanistan, the threat is wider. Regional and global peace is in peril.
The Limits of Trump’s Deal-making in Afghanistan
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
In return for the release of an American, the U.S. dropped bounties on three top-level Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani. But there are limits to potential Taliban-U.S. deals.
Uzbekistan’s Evolving Northern Afghanistan Strategy
By Hamza Boltaev and Islomkhon Gafarov
Tashkent’s transition from a security-oriented approach to a pragmatic, economy-first foreign policy in relation to Kabul is most evident in its engagement in northern Afghanistan.
International Religious Freedom in the Spotlight Amid US Political Recalibration
By Catherine Putz
A discussion on religious freedom abroad invariably circled back to the present political turmoil in the United States under the second Trump administration.
Challenges to China’s Growing Interests in Afghanistan
By Muhammad Murad
While Chinese investment is rising, particularly in the mining sector, the operations face both local pushback and logistical headaches.
Afghan Schools Reopen for Another Year Without Girls
By Meena Ahmadi
Afghan women share stories of the toll the education ban is taking – and how they are fighting back.
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