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Central Asia can manage Islamic State risks

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CENTRAL ASIA

Islamic State group's following in Central Asia.

Afghan economy is unmanageable despite fiscal gains

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AFGHANISTAN

Meanwhile, the government is struggling to mitigate economic collapse. Nearly half the population is close to hunger, although international aid has helped prevent a worse…

Afghan Taliban prioritise control over recognition

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AFGHANISTAN

The same penalty was meted out on November 11 to nine women and ten men in the north-eastern city of Taloqan. The use of physical punishment was ordered by Taliban leader…

Pakistan’s Pashtun movement faces struggle to survive

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PAKISTAN

Pakistan's Pashtun Tahafuz Movement.

US ICC sanctions are unlikely but spats will come

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US/INT

The United States, the International Criminal Court and international legal investigations.

Taliban power rivalries emerge at assembly

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AFGHANISTAN

The anodyne conclusions were not a surprise. However, rival senior Taliban figures used the event to float more liberal policies and call for greater pragmatism.

Uzbek security service will be succession kingmaker

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UZBEKISTAN

Uzbekistan's SNB.

Central Asia drives Syria repatriations to reduce risk

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CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asian policies on repatriating nationals associated with Middle East insurgency.

Qatar’s rewarding Afghan role carries future risks

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QATAR

Qatar has become central to international efforts to engage with the Taliban after the fall of Kabul. Its role in facilitating the withdrawal of Western forces and massive…

Afghanistan's neighbours irritated by US rapprochement

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AFGHANISTAN

After a series of conciliatory moves, the Biden administration is trying to persuade the Taliban to make concessions in return for financial assistance. Taliban leaders are…