Afghanistan, landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of south-central Asia. Lying along important trade routes connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle East, Afghanistan has long been a prize sought by empire builders. Its capital and largest city is Kabul.
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Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan since the Taliban took control, is a mountainous, landlocked country in South-Central Asia at an important geopolitical location. It connects the Middle East with Central Asia and the India n subcontinent.
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Relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. Central Asian ...
The Diplomat: What the Launch of a UN Hub in Almaty Could Mean for Stability in Afghanistan and Central Asia
On March 4, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution establishing a U.N. Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty ...
What the Launch of a UN Hub in Almaty Could Mean for Stability in Afghanistan and Central Asia
Crude Oil Prices: Afghanistan and Central Asia Collaborate to Boost Regional Trade
The Diplomat: What Are China and Central Asia’s Shared Interests in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan is often referred to as the “Heart of Asia” because of its strategic location at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. This position has historically linked various civilizations and ...