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Tajikistan-Pakistan’s Growing Trade Impacts Regional Dynamics
The report analyses recent economic and security developments between Tajikistan and Pakistan, highlighting the implications of their expanding bilateral relations.
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Afghanistan: Taliban Celebrated 3 Years of Their Rule Amid Security Problems
This report evaluates the implications of Taliban’s third anniversary celebrations amid persistent security threats from groups like the Islamic State Wilayat Khorasan (ISKP) and assesses the Taliban’s ability to maintain stability in Afghanistan.
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“Drone Jihad” and Training Centre in Afghanistan
Some sources indicate that terrorists, trained in a specialised UAV centre in Kunduz, Afghanistan, plan to execute attacks during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The existing threat of “drone jihad”, potentially involving graduates from the centre already present in Europe, requires urgent and stringent counterterrorism measures.
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Analysis of the Islamic State Wilayat Khorasan’s Video Message “Followers of al-Yahud”
Al Azaim Foundation, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) media wing, recently released a video titled “Followers of the Jews” that represents a strategic attempt to undermine the Taliban’s religious authority in Afghanistan.
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Intelligence Brief: Afghanistan Between Security Threats and Regional Economic Cooperation
This intelligence brief provides timely information on recent events in Afghanistan, including the attack on a mosque in Herat province and developments in transit and trade infrastructure, as well as potential cooperation in the mining sector between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan.
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Pakistan’s Future Government’s Credibility to Fight Separatism
Economic instability, political unrest, declining bilateral relations with Taliban Afghanistan, terrorism on various fronts, and most recently, military escalation at the Iranian border have hit Pakistan.
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Can Hairatan – Mazar-e-Sharif Railway Revitalise Uzbekistan-Afghanistan’s Trade and Economy?
The inauguration of the Hairatan-Mazar-e-Sharif railway line, celebrated at the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan border, represents a significant advancement in regional infrastructure. However, concerns persist regarding the Taliban’s ability to ensure stability amidst heightened security threats since their takeover in August 2021.
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Al-Qaeda’S Persistent Threat in Afghanistan: A Geopolitical Perspective
Following the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and the subsequent establishment of the Islamic Emirate, the country has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks targeting the Taliban, ethnic minorities, and foreigners and a rise in al-Qaeda’s activities.
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Pakistan-Iran Border Tension: Geopolitical Analysis
The escalating tensions between Pakistan and Iran, triggered by cross-border military actions and subsequent diplomatic fallout, have broader regional implications. Pakistan’s forceful response, coupled with its nuclear capabilities and geopolitical alliances, introduces complexities, impacting not only bilateral relations but also involving influential stakeholders such as China.
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Iran’s Strikes Against Jaish al-Adl in Pakistan
Iran’s recent military strikes on Jaish al-Adl bases in Pakistan, following earlier actions in northern Iraq and Syria, have escalated tensions in the region. The strikes resulted in casualties, including the death of two children, prompting strong condemnation from Pakistan.
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Analisi delle relazioni bilaterali tra Afghanistan e Turkmenistan
In questa ricerca pubblicata in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2532-845X Volume 4 Year 2023, Carlo Parissi si è posto come obiettivo quello di illustrare la storia delle relazioni bilaterali tra Afghanistan e Turkmenistan, i loro rapporti economici, gli sforzi congiunti in campo energetico e alcune problematiche derivanti dalla situazione afghana.
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Tensions at the Border Between Pakistan and Afghanistan: An Analysis
In this paper published in Geopolitical Report ISSN 2532-845X Vol. 4 Year 2023, the author Gabriele Massano examined tensions at the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the impact of the Taliban and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Pakistani security situation.
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Exploring Iran-Afghanistan collaboration: Kabul’s Pursuit of Trade Diversification
The prospect of enhanced Iran-Afghanistan cooperation holds a dual promise: not only does it offer a pathway to augment trade and boost revenues for two nations grappling with economic challenges and Western sanctions, but it also serves as a strategic move to counterbalance the escalating economic influence of China within the Afghan market.
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Security And Terrorist Threat in Pakistan: Islamabad Left In A Destabilising Position After Taliban Takeover In Kabul
Since the Taliban’s ascension to power in Afghanistan and considering recent developments within Pakistan, the regional security landscape has witnessed a discernible deterioration, primarily because of the escalating terrorist menace emanating from Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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SEZs might booster Iranian Khorasan trade with Afghanistan
The strategic positioning of the Khorasan region is pivotal for the facilitation of trade and cultural interchange with adjacent nations. In this regard, implementing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) might strengthen the relations between Afghanistan and Iran.