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1 – 10 of 11This was a reference to criticism of Taliban rule by certain international players. While engagement between the emirate and the West remains limited, the Taliban are drawing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286669
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The firms aim to extract gold, lead, zinc, iron ore and copper across several Afghan provinces. Earlier this year, Afghanistan agreed a major contract relating to oil extraction…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282083
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Interest in the 'Middle Corridor' was revived after Russia invaded Ukraine and expanding Western sanctions raised the commercial risk for carriers. Despite enthusiasm among…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272189
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This drop reflected concerns over China's slowdown, fears that Greece would be forced to leave the euro-area, and the agreement of a deal between Iran and the P5+1 powers (five…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB201293
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Some of the downside risks the April WEO highlighted have materialised, while the FSR sees higher risks to financial stability. The explanations prioritise trade but many other…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239070
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Pakistan has sought closer ties with Turkey and Iran. Meanwhile, Islamabad and Beijing are stepping up bilateral engagement, especially over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB255186
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AFGHANISTAN/TURKMENISTAN: Pipeline still unlikely
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES230015
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Separately, the recent Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was a strategic win, given the military-security establishment’s long-standing support for the group. The Taliban’s 'Haqqani…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265641
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Media coverage often focuses on the speech's tone and its implications for the president’s popularity, but presidents since the 1970s have seen no change in approval rating after…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229458
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Global economic activity is deteriorating widely. This is despite the fact that the US-China trade conflict is not escalating, China is loosening fiscal policy and the United…