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Donors Fall Short on Afghan Aid Pledges Amid Widening International Rifts
April 05, 2022

Donors Fall Short on Afghan Aid Pledges Amid Widening International Rifts

By Catherine Putz
Divergences in approaches to Afghanistan map onto wider divergences between the United States and its allies and China, Russia, and their partners.

Why Is Beijing Going Nuts for Afghan Pine Nuts?
December 01, 2021

Why Is Beijing Going Nuts for Afghan Pine Nuts?

By Ajmal Waziri and Raffaello Pantucci
The trade offers concrete and immediate benefits to both the Chinese government and the Taliban.
After the Fall of Kabul, the US Needs to Reject China’s Narrative on Terrorism
October 06, 2021

After the Fall of Kabul, the US Needs to Reject China’s Narrative on Terrorism

By Omer Kanat
Hyping an unsubstantiated “extremism” threat is a key, and classic, tactic in the Chinese government’s propaganda war.

China, Afghanistan, and the Belt and Road Initiative: Diplomacy and Reality 
September 15, 2021

China, Afghanistan, and the Belt and Road Initiative: Diplomacy and Reality 

By Magnus Marsden
China will face a number of difficulties in implementing the BRI in Afghanistan.

‘Great Game’ Redux in Afghanistan?
September 08, 2021

‘Great Game’ Redux in Afghanistan?

By Danil Bochkov
As China and Russia align their positions in Afghanistan, the West looks on suspiciously.

US South Asia Policy: The Fallout From Afghanistan
September 06, 2021

US South Asia Policy: The Fallout From Afghanistan

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Michael Kugelman.

Does the Belt and Road Have a Future in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan?
August 21, 2021

Does the Belt and Road Have a Future in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan?

By Sebastien Goulard
The Taliban will welcome the hard infrastructure elements of the BRI. The “soft” components are a different story.
China in Afghanistan: Trade and Terrorism
August 02, 2021

China in Afghanistan: Trade and Terrorism

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Sean Roberts.

China’s Afghanistan Gambit
July 13, 2021

China’s Afghanistan Gambit

By Barbara Kelemen
The pace of the Taliban’s military advancement on the eve of the U.S. pullout not only stokes worries of regional spillover, but also shines a spotlight on China.

China’s Afghanistan Challenge and the Central Asian Dilemma 
June 16, 2021

China’s Afghanistan Challenge and the Central Asian Dilemma 

By Niva Yau and Raffaello Pantucci
None expect China to replace the United States in military terms, but Central Asia may hope Beijing plays a more substantial role in Afghanistan.

China Urges Closer Afghanistan Ties as US Withdrawal Looms
June 04, 2021

China Urges Closer Afghanistan Ties as US Withdrawal Looms

By Associated Press
China has long resented the presence of U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan, but is equally wary of instability in the region.
Du Youkang on China’s Stake in Afghanistan
May 04, 2021

Du Youkang on China’s Stake in Afghanistan

By Shannon Tiezzi
What the peace process and U.S. withdrawal means for Beijing.

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