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Russia-Taliban cooperation
Russian Roulette in Taliban-Held Afghanistan
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Frequent vacillations from hope to pessimism continue to characterize Russian policy toward Afghanistan.
The Strategic Logic of Russia’s Embrace of the Taliban
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
The Afghanistan issue gives Moscow another reason to remain closely engaged in the security affairs of Central Asia.
Russia’s Falling Out With Kabul
By Samuel Ramani
Russia's embrace of the Taliban is increasingly coming at the expense of Afghan President Ghani's government.
Russia and the Taliban: Talking With Terrorists
By Samuel Ramani
Moscow continues to designate the Taliban as a terrorist group, but at the same time has made consistent diplomatic contacts.
An Indian Perspective on Afghan Security
By Samuel Ramani
An interview with Brig. Gen. (retd) Venkataraman Mahalingam.
Making Sense of Russia’s Involvement in Afghanistan
By Nicholas Trickett
There are plenty of reasons to seriously examine Russia’s role in Afghanistan, but what do many analysts miss?
Why Has Russia Invited the Taliban to Moscow?
By Samuel Ramani
The proposed “Moscow-format” talks advance Russia’s interests in Afghanistan.
Pay Attention to Russia's South Asia Strategy
By Uzair Younus
Russia is isolating and undermining the United States in the region.
Why Russia Exaggerates Islamic State's Presence in Afghanistan
By Samuel Ramani
The notion that the United States is facilitating the rise of ISIS in Afghanistan resonates powerfully within Russia.
Hamid Karzai and the Russia Connection
By Samuel Ramani
The former Afghan president is promoting positions closely aligned with Russian interests.
The Myth of an Iran-Russia Alliance in Afghanistan
By Samuel Ramani
For Iran and Russia, Afghanistan is more likely to be an area of geopolitical competition than a sphere of cooperation.
Understanding the Russia-Taliban Connection
By Samuel Ramani
Recent media reports underline Russian arms sales to the insurgent group. What is Moscow's end game?
Kabul Process Falters as Taliban Support Rises
By Bismellah Alizada
Complex geopolitical rivalries make it unlikely that the Kabul Process will bring peace to Afghanistan.
What's Driving Russia-Pakistan Cooperation on Afghanistan?
By Samuel Ramani
A shared willingness to embrace the Taliban, plus suspicions about the U.S. role, bring Moscow and Islamabad together.
What Does the Syrian War Mean for Afghanistan?
By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
The impact on U.S.-Russia ties will be a blow for the Afghan government, as will the return of Afghan fighters from Syria.
Taliban: New Challenges for Central Asia
By Uran Botobekov
Central Asian militants fight alongside the Taliban, which has been the target of Russia's "hybrid diplomacy."
The New Cold War Politics in Afghanistan
By Daud Khattak
Regional rivalries involving Pakistan, India, Russia, and China complicate an already dire security situation.
How Russia May Approach the Taliban and Afghanistan in 2017
By Ankit Panda
A revealing interview with Putin's top envoy in Afghanistan suggests continued rapprochement with the Taliban.
The Rise of Taliban Diplomacy
By Ahmad Bilal Khalil
How are the Taliban and Kabul faring in their diplomatic tug-of-war over Afghanistan's neighbors?
Russia and the Taliban: A Closer Look
By Samuel Ramani
Why is Putin reaching out to the Afghan Taliban?
Iran, Russia See Opportunity to Encircle the US in Afghanistan
By Atta Nasib
Moscow and Tehran see an opportunity to fatal distract the United States in Afghanistan.
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