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Unfrozen from the Dead: Taliban Gains First Backer in Russia

Moscow's recognition of the Taliban government breaks four years of international isolation and opens a new chapter in Afghan diplomacy.

Afghan Women in Exile: New Elite Abroad or Lost Generation?

Afghan women in exile build leadership networks, but face migration barriers, isolation, and waning global support as Taliban tightens grip.

Russia Courts Taliban as Great Powers Jostle for Afghanistan

Russia moves to unban the Taliban in Afghanistan as U.S. and China re-engage Kabul, fueling a new Great Game over Afghanistan’s minerals and influence.

AfPak: Border Disputes, Security Challenges, and the Path to Stability

AfPak tensions persist due to border disputes, security challenges, and ethnic divisions, impacting regional stability and trade.

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Gender Under the Taliban and Trump

International courts seek top Taliban leaders' arrest over gender "persecution" as rights crackdown spreads from Kabul to Washington.

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Unfrozen from the Dead: Taliban Gains First Backer in Russia

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