Afghanistan

Gilles Bertrand, the European Union’s special envoy for Afghanistan, in an exclusive interview with Amu described Russia’s recognition of the Taliban as an “unhelpful” move, warning it could undermine international consensus and embolden unilateral actions. Bertrand said that engagement with the Taliban should be conditional on respect for Afghanistan’s international …

It feels strange to even write this, but Al-Qaeda is back in Afghanistan. Not in whispers or shadows, but in a way that looks a lot like their pre-9/11 presence. More than two decades after the “war on terror” began, the group has carved out space under Taliban protection. Reports …

I – L’instinct et la liberté Je m’adresse à toi, Justin, à toi, Mamadou : nous partageons avec les bêtes les besoins premiers – manger, boire – et pourtant il existe entre nous une différence tragique et politique. Certaines créatures de la basse-cour – coqs, poules, porcs – ont appris …

Their plight was already dire, but in the evening of June 21, 2024, things got even worse for Bilal and the other refugees and migrants trying to cross the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina with European Union member Croatia. Asylum seekers euphemistically call it ‘The Game’ – the moment they …

L’accord de Doha comme acte de capitulation : Analyse de la faillite stratégique de l’empire américain qui, après avoir dépensé des milliers de milliards, n’a acheté que le chaos et a renforcé ses ennemis. Août 2021 est devenu un moment de vérité non seulement pour l’Afghanistan, mais aussi pour le …

Executive Summary This report analyses the geopolitical consequences of Russia officially recognising the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in July 2025. Following the Taliban’s removal from Russia’s terrorist list, this move shows Moscow’s intention to broaden collaboration in trade, infrastructure, and regional security. Russia’s acknowledgment is part of a larger strategy …

Fuel prices have surged in Afghanistan in recent days, a development that traders attribute to the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Residents and business owners report that the price of gasoline and diesel has climbed by at least seven afghanis per liter over the past three days. Economic observers …

Russia has accused Western powers of re-engaging in Afghanistan’s affairs after retreating in August 2021, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warning of the risks posed by any potential return of NATO’s military presence in the region. Speaking at a press conference during his visit to Uzbekistan, Lavrov said: “We’ve observed …

US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that Joe Biden administration left about $80 billion worth of military equipment in Afghanistan, which was a “catastrophic error.” Vance made the remarks during a visit to a military base in Greenland. He also said the Biden administration’s “catastrophic error” led to …

When the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the world watched with bated breath. Would this radical regime, after two decades of insurgency, succeed in transforming itself from a militant force to a functioning government? The answer is becoming increasingly clear: the Taliban’s fragile grip on power is …