While focus turns to protecting gains for democracy and women’s human rights in Afghanistan, we cannot forget that the crisis in Myanmar is deepening. The Australian Government has made significant …
America’s Perennial Pakistan Problem
How could the United States have failed so completely to engineer a change in Pakistan ’ s behavior in Afghanistan? Why couldn’t Washington convince or coerce Pakistan to join its side? These …
China offers $31m in emergency aid to Afghanistan
China has pledged 200 million yuan ($31m, £22m) worth of aid to Afghanistan, including food supplies and coronavirus vaccines.The aid comes as Beijing said it was ready to maintain communication with …
Analysis: The West owes Qatar a favour over Afghanistan. That was the point
Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the world’s top diplomats have been beating a path to Qatar, long the gateway to the Taliban and now the essential go-between as the West tries to deal with …
Analysis: The West owes Qatar a favour over Afghanistan. That was the point
Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the world’s top diplomats have been beating a path to Qatar, long the gateway to the Taliban and now the essential go-between as the West tries to deal with …
Turkey’s Erdogan Voices Caution Over New Afghan Government
Turkey is voicing caution over Afghanistan’s interim government as it continues talks with the Taliban on restarting air traffic at the Kabul airport. Turkey was among the first countries calling for …
Southeast Asian Nations, Bangladesh Hope Permanent Taliban Govt More Inclusive Than Interim One
Many Southeast Asian nations and Bangladesh are reserving judgment on the interim Taliban government in Afghanistan, saying they hope a permanent administration will be more inclusive and ensure that …
Afghans Flee to Pakistan. An Uncertain Future Awaits.
Refugees have drawn an angry response from many in that country, leading to discrimination and efforts to force them to go back to Afghanistan.
What China, Iran, Pakistan, Other Afghanistan Neighbors Have to Say About New Taliban Government
The most senior working diplomats of China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan took part in their first-ever virtual summit to discuss a common approach to Afghanistan’s new …
‘The Afghan in us never leaves’ | Family who fled Afghanistan in the 80s helps welcome refugees
After leaving their home, the Popal family started a thriving restaurant business. Recently, their Afghan bistro has turned into a donation center for refugees.