Afghanistan
Taliban will struggle to enforce Afghan drugs ban
The Taliban have announced a ban on producing opium and trafficking heroin and other drugs
AfghanistanTaliban unable to curb repressive instincts on gender
Secondary school access for girls (denied) has focused international attention on Taliban gender policies
AfghanistanAfghan ethnic tensions resurface, even within Taliban
The Taliban government's image of absolute power and united rule is fraying
AfghanistanPakistan toys with Afghan opposition to nudge Taliban
The Pakistani spy agency's engagement with Afghan warlords does not mean it is going to help them against the Taliban
AfghanistanUS funding clarification to open up Afghan assistance
The US Treasury has clarified existing rules to encourage banks and aid groups to deliver funds
AfghanistanIndia and Central Asian states will boost cooperation
The Indian prime minister and the leaders of all five Central Asian republics have held a summit
IndiaTaliban cohesion strained by competing interests
The Taliban are finding it difficult to ensure their own structures are inclusive, let along invite in outsiders
AfghanistanAfghan aid may need to be de-linked from other issues
Western diplomats have met Taliban officials to discuss aid provision, education and rights
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