As the Taliban nears completing its eleventh month in power, it has failed to meet the international community’s expectations. Regional powers which are more vulnerable to threats emanating from Afghanistan are interacting with the Taliban in different ways. India recently re-opened its embassy in Afghanistan, and Iran and Russia are using coercion and incentives to promote an inclusive government in Afghanistan. Uzbekistan has faced multiple attacks from within Afghanistan, and Tajikistan has distanced itself from the current Afghan regime. In this context, this webinar will trace regional responses to the Taliban regime.
This session will deal with the following questions: