Iran and Afghanistan: Growing Tensions after the Return of the Taliban
The Taliban have been in power in Afghanistan for a year and Iran is still attempting to ascertain if they can work with the Taliban in any capacity.
What Happened to the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan?
To the surprise of many, there has been little armed resistance to the Taliban. Although several groups have formed, they have had little success and lack international support.
Female Education in Afghanistan After the Return of the Taliban
Despite promises, the Taliban reversed course on full access to education. As a result, Afghanistan remains isolated from international recognition and Afghans continue to suffer.
Who Are the Taliban?
We still do not know exactly how the Taliban will rule Afghanistan. Yet, experience suggests that many Afghans have much to fear – especially women and the Shi’a.
What Happened to the Afghan Peace Talks?
The negotiations with the Taliban are on hold and Afghanistan appears stuck. The government in Kabul now waits to see what the new Biden team will do.
Afghan Refugees and the Coronavirus Pandemic
Afghanistan has neither the medical facilities nor the organizational structure to deal with these returning refugees and the pandemic they bring.
The Afghan Peace Agreement and Its Problems
With a weak government in Kabul and with the United States removing its troops some fear the Taliban will wait until the US troops leave and then overrun Kabul.
The Afghan Peace Talks, China, and the Afghan Elections
As the United States pulls back from international commitments, and Afghanistan continues to be internally unstable, China is glad to step in.
Peace in Afghanistan?
America’s involvement in Afghanistan has to end. Yet, however well intentioned America’s withdrawal is, chaos and internal armed conflict will follow.
Problems with the Reintegration of Afghan Refugees
Afghanistan’s returning refugees are creating new problems as many are landless and therefore crowd the major cities, especially Kabul.
