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Afghanistan
Don’t Normalize the Taliban’s Despotic Regime
By Annie Pforzheimer and Asila Wardak
It’s unconscionable to take the side of a brutal dictatorship.
Kazakhstan and Afghanistan Seek to Realign Bilateral Ties
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
For Kazakhstan, supporting economic development along the north-south axis would see Afghanistan becoming a bridge, not a barrier.
Taliban’s Diplomatic Presence Growing in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The Taliban have gained access to some of the erstwhile Afghan Republic's embassies and consulates in Central Asia. The consulate in Tajikistan's Khorog may be the latest.
In Afghanistan, Taliban Face a Growing Threat in ISKP
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The Taliban are neither demonstrably capable of weakening ISKP, nor are they willing to accept any capacity enhancing external cooperation in this regard.
Afghan Women and Migration in the Era of Restrictions
By Abdullah Mohammadi, Shreya Bhat, and Themba Lewis
For women, the motivation to leave Afghanistan has increased tremendously since the Taliban takeover. But the journey abroad has become more difficult and dangerous, too.
Afghanistan Seeks New Air Corridors
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
Afghanistan announced plans to expand its air corridors as it seeks to reconnect to world markets, but significant challenges loom.
Is Iran Distancing Itself From the Taliban Government?
By Hamza Boltaev
Iran is arguably disappointed with the Taliban, but will Tehran take a step back from the relationship?
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.
After Temporary Suspension, What’s Next for the Trans-Afghan Railway?
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
Railway transportation re-opened from Uzbekistan to Afghanistan after a recent suspension was lifted, but key questions remain.
In Afghanistan, Women Give Up Freedom to Stay Alive
By Samina Ansari and Elliott Memmi
Far from seeing their rights as bargaining chips for aid, Afghan women live in a reality where the mounting restrictions also affect their ability to survive.
Cold Snap and Electricity Shortages Slam Central Asia, Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
The repercussions of the apparent vulnerabilities in Uzbekistan’s energy system have wide implications, none more serious than for Afghanistan.
Taliban Settle Oil Deal With Chinese Company
By Catherine Putz
The Taliban's new deal is actually a repeat of a previous contract signed by the former Republic government with CNPC in 2011. That deal's fate should temper expectations.