FAST THINKING: The war is over, but the Afghanistan mission continues

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Fast Thinking

Aug 31, 2021

FAST THINKING: The war is over, but the Afghanistan mission continues

By Atlantic Council

What will continued US engagement in Afghanistan look like? How will the Taliban govern? What will become of the country’s refugees?

Afghanistan
Conflict

Experts react

Aug 30, 2021

Experts react: The US withdrawal from Afghanistan is complete. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

What’s next for Afghanistan? How will evacuations proceed without the US military controlling Kabul airport? What’s next for the counterterrorism mission? How will other regional and global powers shape the country the United States leaves behind?

Afghanistan
Conflict

In the News

Aug 30, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad quoted in CNN Business on the Taliban’s social media dilemma

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 30, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad was quoted in a piece by ORA DE SIBIU Romania: “The Taliban are unhappy. Facebook no longer allows the publication of all information.”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Conflict

In the News

Aug 30, 2021

Cunningham quoted in the Washington Post on America’s exit from Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 30, 2021

Why the tragic Afghanistan withdrawal should reassure US allies in Asia

By Peter J. Dean

US allies in Asia should welcome the steadfastness of Biden’s decision, as Asia has been waiting far too long for the United States to reprioritize its global commitments.

Afghanistan
Australia

In the News

Aug 30, 2021

Alam quoted in TRT World on whether or not the the Taliban will go after Daesh-K in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Conflict

In the News

Aug 30, 2021

Alam quoted in The Media Line on the lack of a working government and its impact on Kabul residents

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Conflict

In the News

Aug 30, 2021

Sadat in USA Today on Americans in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Mir Sadat quoted in USA Today on the need to evacuate Americans from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan
Civil Society

SouthAsiaSource

Aug 30, 2021

A moral consideration of the Taliban’s legitimacy

By Nilofar Sakhi

After the collapse of Ashraf Ghani's government and the return of Taliban, the country faces multiple challenges including humanitarian crisis and Taliban legitimacy. The international community should use aid as a leverage to pressure Taliban to form an inclusive government and address humanitarian issues.

Afghanistan
Conflict
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Zeena Nisar

Nonresident Fellow

Global China Hub

Central Asia China

Millennium fellow

Fadji Maina

Research Scientist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Millennium Leadership Program

Americas Education

Millennium fellow

Jonathan Ong

Senior Analyst, Informa Tech Target

Millennium Leadership Program

East Asia South Asia

Millennium fellow

Lima Halima-Khalil

Co-Founder & Program Director, ArtLords

Millennium Leadership Program

Afghanistan Middle East

Millennium fellow

Marissa Guiang

COO for Emerging Markets & Asia Fundamental Equities, BlackRock

Millennium Leadership Program

East Asia Economy & Business

Fellow

Omer Rafiq

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

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