Afghanistan
Afghan consultation too narrow to address real issues
The Taliban have gathered religious elders for a traditional assembly, but there seems little scope for decision-making
AfghanistanAfghan quake response does not imply wider engagement
The Taliban government is pleading for international help with its earthquake response
AfghanistanPanjshir revolt is limited risk to Afghan Taliban
A rebellion in the Panjshir Valley has started up again and the Taliban are responding with brutal force
AfghanistanAfghan economy is unmanageable despite fiscal gains
An economic slump and price rises have increased hunger, and the Taliban cannot or will not secure external funding
AfghanistanTaliban external relations deteriorate
The Taliban are becoming isolated from Pakistan and Iran, ostensibly Afghanistan's most supportive neighbours
AfghanistanAfghan burqa order is obstacle to international aid
The Taliban say all women must wear a face covering, in a return to their late 1990s time in power
AfghanistanIslamic State attacks challenge Afghan Taliban power
Islamic State's Afghan branch is targeting Shia Muslims and claims to have attacked Uzbekistan
AfghanistanAfghan Taliban hope Moscow embassy adds to credibility
The Taliban now have a functioning embassy in Moscow, though their government remains unrecognised
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