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Why Uzbekistan Continues to Push for Engaging With Afghanistan

Why Uzbekistan Continues to Push for Engaging With Afghanistan

By Niginakhon Saida
Tashkent sees stability in Afghanistan as essential for the security and stability of the broader Central and South Asian region.
We Owe Afghan Women a Chance to Make Their Own Destiny

We Owe Afghan Women a Chance to Make Their Own Destiny

By Nazila Jamshidi and Annie Pforzheimer
“We urge the United Nations to bring Afghan women to the negotiating table, to be their own advocates and create their own destiny, before it is too late.”

American Leaders Should Hold the Taliban Accountable, Not Engage With Them 

American Leaders Should Hold the Taliban Accountable, Not Engage With Them 

By Natalie Gonnella-Platts
It’s past time for the U.S. and the international community to use the tools at their disposal – such as expanding targeted sanctions – to hold the Taliban to account.  

Bridging the Gap: Karzai, the Taliban, and the US Dilemma in Afghanistan

Bridging the Gap: Karzai, the Taliban, and the US Dilemma in Afghanistan

By Freshta Jalalzai
Karzai’s influence is not just historical; it lies in his ability to mediate Afghanistan’s current power struggles. 

The Limits of Trump’s Deal-making in Afghanistan

The Limits of Trump’s Deal-making in Afghanistan

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
In return for the release of an American, the U.S. dropped bounties on three top-level Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani. But there are limits to potential Taliban-U.S. deals.
Uzbekistan’s Evolving Northern Afghanistan Strategy

Uzbekistan’s Evolving Northern Afghanistan Strategy

By Hamza Boltaev and Islomkhon Gafarov
Tashkent’s transition from a security-oriented approach to a pragmatic, economy-first foreign policy in relation to Kabul is most evident in its engagement in northern Afghanistan.

International Religious Freedom in the Spotlight Amid US Political Recalibration

International Religious Freedom in the Spotlight Amid US Political Recalibration

By Catherine Putz
A discussion on religious freedom abroad invariably circled back to the present political turmoil in the United States under the second Trump administration.
Afghan Women, Erased From Public Life, Are Turning to Instagram

Afghan Women, Erased From Public Life, Are Turning to Instagram

By Humaira Rabin
The content they share is varied, and often inspiring. It ranges from showcasing their daily lives to sharing inspirational posts and promoting local businesses. 

Holding the Taliban Accountable for the Grave Violation of Women’s Rights Still Matters

Holding the Taliban Accountable for the Grave Violation of Women’s Rights Still Matters

By Nazifa Haqpal
While an ICJ case may not immediately change conditions on the ground in Afghanistan, it nevertheless carries profound symbolic, political, and legal weight.

The Fraying of the Taliban’s Counternarcotics Efforts

The Fraying of the Taliban’s Counternarcotics Efforts

By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Tracing the ebbs and flows of Afghanistan’s narco-economy, which reflects shifting Taliban priorities and global conditions.

The Taliban’s Struggle for Legitimacy

The Taliban’s Struggle for Legitimacy

By Islomkhon Gafarov
After more than three years in power, the Taliban have struggled to gain recognition for a host of reasons.
Iran’s Taliban Charm Offensive

Iran’s Taliban Charm Offensive

By Jack Roush
Tehran’s growing engagement with Kabul underscores a calculated effort to navigate its own economic and geopolitical challenges.

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