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Aug 17, 2021

The Taliban now controls the Afghan economy. Here’s what that means.

By Alex Zerden

The reality of a strengthened Taliban running the Afghan government creates substantial and imminent economic policy challenges for the United States and the international community.

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Aug 17, 2021

Alam quoted in TRT World: How international actors laid the groundwork for Taliban rule

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 17, 2021

Alam quoted in the Media Line: Taliban Say Won’t Take Revenge, Women’s Rights Respected

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Aug 17, 2021

Samad joins CGTN’s The Heat to discuss the Afghanistan crisis

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Fontenrose quoted in HuffPost on how the Taliban regrouped since falling from power

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Dagres quoted in The New Arab on revulsive t-shirt’s being sold after Afghans fall to death fleeing Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Samad quoted in Politico: Taliban takeover leaves Afghan diplomats in Washington limbo

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Nasr in Politico: Can America Still Help Afghanistan? 8 Former Officials on What’s Next

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 17, 2021

Samad joins MSNBC to discuss the Taliban promises: ‘They choose their words very carefully’

By Atlantic Council

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Aug 17, 2021

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By Julia Friedlander

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