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Russian Roulette in Taliban-Held Afghanistan

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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