Afghanistan Crisis: Security Problems for Russia and Central Asian States

... armed forces in the north of the country, among other regions. The Taliban never officially announced it was cutting ties with Al-Qaeda, while the latter’s representatives in Afghanistan repeatedly pledged allegiance to the Taliban leaders. Will the Taliban oppose ISIS and Al-Qaeda? Carter Boone: What Does NATO Withdrawal from Afghanistan Mean for Regional Actors? The key issue connected with ensuring security for the post-Soviet Central Asia is whether the Taliban will interact with ISIS, Al-Qaeda and the many ethnic groups linked to these two terrorist organizations and include ...