Afghanistan

  • Aug 27, 2021
  • 7 min read

Misusing historical analogies limits US policy options

Comparing the US withdrawals from Vietnam and Afghanistan suggests the latter will have negative consequences

United States
  • Aug 27, 2021
  • 6 min read

India and Pakistan both face fallout from Afghanistan

The Taliban victory has significant implications for Delhi and Islamabad

India
  • Aug 27, 2021
  • 2 min read

Taliban need to tackle Afghan Islamic State threat

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for killing more than 100 people at Kabul airport

Afghanistan
  • Aug 26, 2021
  • 2 min read

Tajik president breaks with consensus view of Taliban

As world leaders become resigned to Taliban rule, Tajikistan's president raises concerns about persecution and exclusion

Tajikistan
  • Aug 24, 2021
  • 2 min read

Afghan resistance movement risks a losing battle

Afghan forces have regrouped in the inaccessible Panjshir valley, but the Taliban are moving up to the entry point

Afghanistan
  • Aug 23, 2021
  • 2 min read

Biden speaks again about Kabul as COVID worries rise

President Joe Biden yesterday gave his second televised address in 48 hours on progress in the evacuation from Kabul

United States
  • Aug 19, 2021
  • 2 min read

Jihadists will keep a close eye on Taliban governance

Jihadist movements are congratulating the Taliban on their 'historic win'

Afghanistan
  • Aug 19, 2021
  • 2 min read

Afghanistan's finances in doubt under Taliban rule

The nascent Taliban government is being denied access to Afghan reserves and IMF funding

Afghanistan