Afghanistan and Regional Security: Scenarios for the Future

... and extremist nature, for the broader Central Eurasian region. That said, since the Taliban [ 1 ] swept to power in August 2021, security in Afghanistan has significantly... ... its internal legitimacy. Recommendations for inclusivity from Russia, Iran or other Central Asian states imply that a government representing a broader political spectrum... ... positive results. In February 2024, head of Uzbekistan’s State Security Service Abdusalom Azizov visited Kabul—a sign of high-level cooperation. The information provided...