Bridging Divides: Finding a Regional and International Consensus for Afghanistan’s Future
Afghanistan’s tumultuous landscape has been further shaped by the return to power of the Taliban …
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A Reality Check on Afghanistan’s Isolation Under the Taliban
The two-day meeting of regional and national special envoys for Afghanistan convened by the U.N. …
Is Afghanistan’s ‘Regional Cooperation Initiative’ an Opening for India?
On January 29, in an unprecedented move, the Taliban regime in Afghanistan organized its first …
Engaging With the Taliban Doesn’t Work
The status of women’s rights has steadily and predictably eroded under Taliban rule, in this …
The Plight of Hazaras Under the Taliban Government
Undeniably, all communities in Afghanistan have suffered tremendously, but the Hazara minority has suffered disproportionately …
It’s Time to Confront the Taliban’s Corruption
The United States cannot afford to neglect the intense suffering and exploitation of the population …
Alarm Over Hijab Enforcement Exposes Afghanistan’s Dire Need for Direct Engagement
In the complex tapestry of Afghanistan’s unfolding existence, a poignant new chapter emerged on January …
Many Questions Remain About the Afghan Fund, and Its Frozen $3.5 Billion
A recent response from a U.S. government watchdog to a Congressional request for a report …
Jihadi Seminaries Under the Taliban: A Looming Threat
Since the Taliban’s return to power in mid-August 2021, millions of girls have been barred …