South Asian Militancy

The caretaker cabinet’s lack of diversity and former Afghan officials is unlikely to keep nearby countries like China and Pakistan from engaging with the land-locked, war-torn country.

Opposition forces’ reported shift to guerrilla operations may mark the resumption of a long, low-intensity insurgency against the Taliban.

Taliban comments that Beijing is their main partner appear more aspirational than a confirmation of significant Chinese advances in Afghanistan.

The Taliban takeover will exacerbate the war-torn country's pre-existing financial challenges, while COVID-19 and a severe drought create new ones.

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Amid the crisis in Afghanistan, each country’s willingness to receive new refugees will vary based on their own social, political, security and economic considerations.

Signs of internal cohesion and external support, as well as an offensive posture, will be key in gauging the significance of the rumored resistance in Panjshir.

The Taliban's willingness and capacity to control transnational militants in Afghanistan will shape their desire for international recognition.

The Taliban’s rapidly expanding campaign will likely lead to the fall of Afghanistan’s remaining provincial capitals over the next two months.