Taliban government

Tashkent sees stability in Afghanistan as essential for the security and stability of the broader Central and South Asian region.

“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.”

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.  

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

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.

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.

A discussion on religious freedom abroad invariably circled back to the present political turmoil in the United States under the second Trump administration.

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

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

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

After more than three years in power, the Taliban have struggled to gain recognition for a host of reasons.

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