Working Papers
Analysing Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
The fall of Kabul in August 2021 marked a pivotal moment in Afghanistan’s history, signifying the withdrawal of foreign troops and the Taliban’s
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December 26, 2024
Afghanistan
Opinion Articles
Taliban Rule in Afghanistan: Between Challenges and Prospects
Afghanistan stands at a crossroads, grappling with governance, international isolation, and economic challenges
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December 20, 2024
Roundtable
Reimagining Pakistan’s Afghan Strategy
The complexity of Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan has remained unabated over time. After the US withdrawal in August 2022, though, there was an air of optimism about a more settled and peaceful
May 23, 2024
Opinion Articles
The Conundrum of TTP in Pak-Afghan Relations
Over several decades, Pak-Afghan relations have been characterised by phases of turbulence and stability. The current phase of bilateral relations is also marked by relative friction between the two neighbours. The primary
April 18, 2024
Book Reviews
Hassan Abbas, The Return of the Taliban: Afghanistan after the Americans Left
Hassan Abbas’s book The Return of the Taliban: Afghanistan after the Americans Left elucidates what followed after the fall of Kabul on 15 August 2021, in Afghanistan. The author guides the reader
January 20, 2024
Opinion Articles
Homeward to Afghanistan
If one were to take a look at social media such as Twitter (X), one might get the impression that Pakistanis are somewhat opposed to the repatriation of the Afghan migrants, but
November 15, 2023
Opinion Articles
On the Expulsion of Afghan Migrants
There was a time when Peshawar, City of Flowers, really was a beautiful floral abode. The same is true for Karachi, the City of Lights, which was once a great beacon of
October 20, 2023
Opinion Articles
The White House’s Afghan Withdrawal Review
The White House on April 6th issued a summary of the review of US’ withdrawal from Afghanistan. This 12-page document encapsulates the major decisions
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April 20, 2023
Opinion Articles
How is Afghanistan Faring under the Taliban?
After being out of power for nearly two decades, Afghan Taliban have been in the country’s driving seat since August 2021 following complete US troops’ withdrawal
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February 15, 2023
Opinion Articles
Dealing with the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Afghanistan: Pakistan’s Critical Role
After two decades of its military campaign in Afghanistan, the United States’ withdrawal in August 2021 was followed by an immediate collapse of the American-backed
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December 9, 2022
