Afghanistan and Regional Security: Scenarios for the Future

... the country since August 15, 2021, and only virtual platforms are filled with bids to fill this “vacancy.” Meanwhile, the Taliban government is showing a certain evolution in its policies, which will continue if the peaceful scenario unfolds. Thus, the system of governance, including the counterterrorism component, should become more effective. Intelligence services of Iran, Russia and Uzbekistan, as well as agencies of the CIS and CSTO, are now cooperating with the Afghan General Directorate of Intelligence ...