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Aug 19, 2021

Peek quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Iran’s desire for a stable relationship with Afghanistan

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Aug 19, 2021

FAST THINKING: Was the war worth it? Afghanistan’s former ambassador to the US, Roya Rahmani, weighs in

By Irfan Nooruddin

Long-time diplomat and steadfast women’s rights champion Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's former ambassador to the United States, joins South Asia Center Director Irfan Nooruddin for a special episode of Fast Thinking to share her thoughts on whether the war in Afghanistan was worth it, the crucial role of women in the country's future, and how to evaluate the Taliban’s promises.

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Aug 19, 2021

Nasr quoted in Los Angeles Times: Taliban cracks down on protests — and those seeking to leave

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 19, 2021

Nasr quoted in The News: Taliban back – almost

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Aug 19, 2021

Samad quoted in Radio France International: How did Ghani in Afghanistan turn from a president to a hiding “little man”

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Afghanistan Chinese

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Aug 19, 2021

Samad quoted in ED Times: Is The Afghan Government Responsible For The Taliban Mess In The Country Right Now?

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Aug 19, 2021

Alam’s interview with Ahmad Massoud in Firstpost: Ahmad Massoud, son of famous anti-Taliban fighter, vows to follow father’s footsteps and resist Afghan regime

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 19, 2021

Alam quoted in TRT World: What role did US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad play in the Taliban’s victory?

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 19, 2021

A strategic assessment from India: Kabul’s chaos makes Pakistan look more dangerous

By Vappala Balachandran

As has been the case for millennia, India’s ambitions in Afghanistan are cultural in nature, not military. The same cannot be said for Pakistan.

Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 19, 2021

O’Toole quoted in Time about sanctions on the Taliban

By Brian O’Toole

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