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Trans Afghan railway

The Changing Dynamics of Taliban’s Relations with its Central Asian Neighbours

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

The Taliban seized control of Kabul in August 2021, overthrowing the democratic government of Afghanistan. It has been three years since their rule, yet they have not gained international recognition. Many assessments have been made regarding how the....

September 04, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , Taliban , Trans Afghan railway , Qosh tepa Canal. TAPI , Lapis Lazuli Corridor

Takeaways from the First meeting of the India-Central Asia JWG on Chabahar Port

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Background

The India-Central Asia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Chabahar Port had its first meeting in Mumbai on April 12–13, 2023. The Deputy Ministers and Senior Officials of the Republics of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkme....

April 20, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , SCO , Chabahar Port , Central Asia , Iran , Afghanistan , Humanitarian Assistance , Russia-Ukraine Crisis , Shahid Behesti terminal , Trans Afghan railway