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Situation Reports — Nov 28, 2023

The Taliban’s Plan to Rebuild and Legitimize al-Qaeda

Those advocating for Taliban recognition must consider the ongoing renaissance of al-Qaeda, a process that is being actively facilitated by the regime.

Jan 31, 2019 — Backgrounders

The Great Game Revived: Pakistan’s Interests in Afghanistan

With a US pullout likely, regional players are scrambling to shore up their long-term interests in Afghanistan. This article examines the military and economic objectives driving Pakistan’s foreign policy there.

Feb 05, 2018 — Situation Reports

The Afghanistan War under Trump

President Trump has ruled out negotiations with the Taliban just as a BBC study revealed the militant group’s sprawling presence over large swathes of Afghanistan.