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Afghanistan
Taliban Caretaker Government: Good for Internal Cohesion, Bad for Governance
By Haroun Rahimi
The new government might have saved the Taliban from internal fracturing, but it has certainly made it harder for them to govern Afghanistan.
Uzbekistan Should Do More to Help Afghans
By Mihra Rittman and Hugh Williamson
Tashkent has assisted Western countries in evacuating some Afghans, but Uzbekistan can and should do more.
Taliban Announce Acting Government Lineup
By Catherine Putz
The Taliban's “inclusive” government is made up of middle-aged male mullahs, mostly.
Taliban Say They Took Panjshir, Last Holdout Afghan Province
By Kathy Gannon
Some experts did not think the anti-Taliban fighters in Panjshir, the last holdout province, had much of a chance.
With Taliban Government Announcement Looming, Afghanistan’s Women Worry and Protest
By Catherine Putz
The Taliban have said that women will be allowed to work, but “within the framework of Shariah.” If history is any guide, the Taliban's interpretation will be strict.
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.
The World Must Act to Avert a Humanitarian Catastrophe in Afghanistan
By Mary-Ellen McGroarty
An even greater tide of hunger is at Afghanistan’s doorstep as food supplies dwindle and prices soar.
Women’s Education: Afghanistan’s Biggest Success Story Now at Risk
By Laiq Zirack
With the withdrawal of the International community and U.S troops, serious setbacks are on the horizon for the education of girls in Afghanistan.
As US Military Leaves Kabul, Many Americans, Afghans Remain
By Lolita C. Baldor and Matthew Lee
Up to 200 Americans and thousands of Afghans wanting to leave remained as the final U.S. military planes departed Afghanistan.
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Hedge on Afghan Refugees
By Catherine Putz
Both countries have been willing to take some Afghan refugees in, but only temporarily.
Islamic State Emerges From the Shadows as US Withdraws From Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
ISK, or ISIS-K, is not a new actor in Afghanistan. It has long been one of the most brutal.
Kabul Airport Targeted by Suicide Blasts Amid Frantic Evacuation Efforts
By Catherine Putz
Given the densely packed crowds outside the airport, casualties numbers are likely to rise as the situation develops further.