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Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban: Friends Becoming Foes

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban: Friends Becoming Foes

By Arsalan Bilal
At first, a Taliban victory in Afghanistan was considered synonymous with Pakistan’s victory. But disappointed hopes on both sides now have the neighbors at loggerheads.

The Af-Pak Dollar Cartel

The Af-Pak Dollar Cartel

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The black market flow of U.S. dollars across the Afghanistan-Pakistan border is unifying the two countries' economic crises. 
Pakistan’s Scramble for a Peaceful and Stable Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Scramble for a Peaceful and Stable Afghanistan

By Mohammad Ali Zafar
The country's initial euphoria at the Taliban victory has given way to concern as several troubling developments threaten its regional interests.

The Plight of the Refugees Who Fled to Afghanistan

The Plight of the Refugees Who Fled to Afghanistan

By Franz J. Marty
A looming famine in Afghanistan not only threatens Afghans, but several thousand Pakistani refugees – and among them, armed militants.

Don’t Assume a Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Means Smooth Sailing for Pakistan

Don’t Assume a Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Means Smooth Sailing for Pakistan

By Maryam Raashed
Already, there are worrying signs that the Taliban are inclined to ignore Islamabad's most pressing concerns.

Some Afghans Blame Neighboring Pakistan for Taliban Gains

Some Afghans Blame Neighboring Pakistan for Taliban Gains

By Kathy Gannon
As the Taliban swiftly capture territory in Afghanistan, many Afghans blame Pakistan for the insurgents' success.

A Brief History of Mangal Bagh

A Brief History of Mangal Bagh

By Daud Khattak
Mangal Bagh, the leader of Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI), was recently killed in Afghanistan. Who was he?
The Trade and Transit Woes of Landlocked Afghanistan During COVID- 19 

The Trade and Transit Woes of Landlocked Afghanistan During COVID- 19 

By Shoaib A. Rahim
Pakistan plays a big role in dictating the fortunes of the Afghan economy.

What a US-Iran Face Off Means for Afghanistan

What a US-Iran Face Off Means for Afghanistan

By Shoaib A. Rahim
Sanctions on Iran and the possibility of conflict are jeopardizing Kabul's long-term development plans.

Will Pakistan's Wall Work?

Will Pakistan's Wall Work?

By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Pakistan is building a wall along its border with Afghanistan. Will it actually make the country safer?

Capricious Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade: Who Wins?

Capricious Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade: Who Wins?

By Shoaib A. Rahim
Ultimately, Pakistan loses from its stifling policies as Afghanistan seeks out other partners.
Afghan-Pakistani Cross-Border Terrorism Cuts Both Ways

Afghan-Pakistani Cross-Border Terrorism Cuts Both Ways

By Franz J. Marty
Exploring on-the-ground reports of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan presence in Afghanistan.

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