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Category: Long Reads

Afghanistan and Central Asia: Pragmatism Instead of Illusions
Afghanistan remains one of the most complex and controversial spots on the map of Eurasia. After the Taliban came to power in 2021, it seemed the countries of Central Asia were faced with a choice: to distance themselves from the new regime or cautiously engage with it. However, it appears they have chosen a third path – pragmatic cooperation free from political intentions.
Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport: A Grand Infrastructure Without Flights—What Went Wrong?
Why has Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport failed to take off, and what does this tell us about the country’s broader developmental challenges?
Torkham closure enters day two. [Image via Google Images].
Torkham closure enters day two—stranding traders and families amid Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions over security concerns and trench digging.
Richard Hanania's 2021 newsletter article on Afghanistan conflict and U.S. withdrawal
China’s Afghanistan policy faces a crisis; Taliban security failures threaten BRI and demand immediate, strong economic enforcement.
UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan to review political, humanitarian and security issues, including Sinirlioglu’s latest report.
Indonesia President visit to Pakistan on Dec 8–9 to mark 75 years of ties, with talks on trade, defence, investment and new cooperation MoUs.
Pakistan rejects Indian minister’s remarks as inflammatory, calling them baseless propaganda and defending the professionalism of its armed forces.
US cash sent through Afghanistan International Bank aimed at stabilizing Afghanistan instead fueled waste, corruption and Taliban abuses.
Motorway police issues travel advisory as dense fog shuts major routes, urging commuters to avoid night travel and follow strict safety measures.