Afghanistan

Frequent vacillations from hope to pessimism continue to characterize Russian policy toward Afghanistan.

The two countries, faced with sanctions and political isolation, are not completely isolated from global networks.

The warning came in the form of a letter from a defense attache “indicating that the release of the Brereton report and its findings may initiate Leahy Law considerations.”

A more inclusive opposition front would reflect the aspirations and values of the Afghan people.

Deprived of education for more than 600 days, Afghan girls seek refuge in online education even though access is scarce and difficult. 

In the wake of the Taliban takeover in 2021, RFE/RL’s Afghan Service faced considerable challenges. But they have risen above them to continue providing information to Afghans young and old.

Suggested convergence on counterterrorism cooperation between the United States and the Taliban may be a double-edged sword. 

Wang said China hopes the Taliban-appointed Afghan interim government will "take solid steps in the right direction.”

Absent from the meeting were the Taliban themselves, who took over Afghanistan in August 2021.

The EU has the capability to take a proactive diplomatic and political stance in managing the impending preventable socioeconomic and politico-security crises in Afghanistan. 

The table is set for the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast to remain a geopolitical hotspot, as important as it is distant.