Afghanistan and Regional Security: Scenarios for the Future

... the country to be used as a stage for a global conflict between Russia and the U.S. with its allies, between the U.S. and China,... ... legitimacy. Recommendations for inclusivity from Russia, Iran or other Central Asian states imply that a government representing a broader ... ... unfolds. Thus, the system of governance, including the counterterrorism component, should become more effective. Intelligence ... ... February 2024, head of Uzbekistan’s State Security Service Abdusalom Azizov visited Kabul—a sign of high-level cooperation....