On April 17, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation suspended the ban on the activities of the Taliban movement within the country. By this decision, Russia officially removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist

In 2023-2024 the Center for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies, in sponsorship with S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore), has conducted a detailed study to analyse the prevalence and

In November 2024, the COP29 climate conference will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan. One of the most discussed aspects of the event is the invitation extended to a representative of the Taliban government. This decision has raised many questions, as the Taliban’s

Recently, the Taliban government has appeared to ramp up promotions addressing literacy measures among population. The Ministry of Education states that over 4,000 literacy classes have been established across the

Uzbekistan has long been demonstrating a calculated and strategic pragmatism dealing effectively with its foreign policy towards the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. What might appear as mere diplomatic exchanges on the surface is, in fact, part of a broader and more sophisticated approach

Examining the challenges faced by international organizations in addressing the denial of women’s rights in Afghanistan under Taliban rule and explores strategies to foster regional collaboration between Western countries and Afghanistan’s Central Asian neighbours, in their new resear

The UN and other international organisations find themselves in a difficult situation where the need for dialogue with the authorities of Afghanistan conflicts with the rejection of their policies regarding human rights. Despite this, since May of last year, we have witnessed a series of attempts

Currently, there is an alarming trend in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan associated with the intensification of radical propaganda on social networks. This negative trend raises serious concerns and requires closer attention from society and the authorities. Radical propaganda based on ideological and

This annual flagship report, including 13 policy briefs, offers an alternative glimpse at the events and developments in and around Afghanistan, prioritizing timely and significant thematic and regional approaches.

Afghanistan’s market and its position as a trade route that can connect Central Asia to South Asian ports are critically important to Kazakhstan.As the global community experiences a turbulent and unpredictable period, Kazakhstan, alongside other countries, faces a range of chal