The Stimson Center | Online Event

Almost fourteen months into resumed Taliban control of Afghanistan, the Taliban’s state-building, international commitments, and relations with regional powers remain fluid. A dire humanitarian crisis grips the country. And skepticism of and disagreement on the Taliban’s human rights and counterterrorism assurances to the world have emerged. With the threat of ISKP and other groups, the international community is closely watching the scope of the Taliban’s security operations and its ability to prevent regional instability.

Join us for a discussion to reflect on today’s Afghanistan and the role of key regional stakeholders, including China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and the United States. Informed by recent trips to the region and stakeholder interviews, Stimson’s Yun Sun, Elizabeth Threlkeld, and Barnett Rubin will present from-the-ground insights on the current situation in Afghanistan and its impact on broader regional dynamics.