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The Future of Assistance for Afghanistan: A Dilemma

Three years after the fall of Kabul, international assistance for Afghanistan is at a crossroads. As donor fatigue sets in and aid dwindles, stakeholders must grapple with how to address the country’s critical humanitarian needs without legitimizing the Taliban’s rule.

Report by Daniel F. Runde, Annie Pforzheimer, Thomas Bryja, and Caroline Smutny — June 13, 2024

The Islamic State in Khorasan Province: Exploiting a Counterterrorism Gap

The attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow in March 2024 demonstrates that not only is the Islamic State in Khorasan Province the Islamic State's most dangerous affiliate, but also that it has effectively exploited gaps in current international counterterrorism efforts.

Commentary by Tricia Bacon — April 11, 2024

The Taliban’s Increasing Restrictions on Civil Society and Aid Organizations

New Taliban restrictions on girls' education and female humanitarian workers echo the same playbook the Taliban used in the 1990s. These restrictions challenge the United States and other stakeholders to implement new strategies.

Critical Questions by ​Marti Flacks, Lauren Burke Preputnik, and Nicolas Jude Larnerd — February 16, 2023

An Armchair Discussion with Fawzia Koofi

The CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development hosted a discussion with Fawzia Koofi, an Afghan parliamentary lawmaker, accomplished author, and internationally known outspoken advocate for the rights of women and children, democracy, and moderate Islam. 

Transcript by Daniel F. Runde and Fawzia Koofi — October 7, 2022

New Century, Old Taliban

History demonstrates that U.S. attempts to change the Taliban’s approach to human rights will be unsuccessful, especially for women and girls. Instead, policymakers should treat them like they do other ideologically driven repressive regimes—working around, not with them.

Commentary by ​Marti Flacks and Lauren Burke Preputnik — August 18, 2022

Reflections on the Fall of Kabul One Year Later

CSIS visiting fellow Fawzia Koofi shares her reflections on the fall of Kabul one year ago, and her experience as one of only four women who participated in the Doha negotiations with the Taliban in 2020.

Commentary by Fawzia Koofi — August 15, 2022

Zawahiri’s Death and What’s Next for al Qaeda

Ayman al-Zawahiri’s death will challenge al Qaeda to manage a leadership succession and control its global affiliates. In tandem, the United States must grapple with a Taliban that shelters terrorists and work to solve the challenges of counterterrorism operations.

Critical Questions by Jake Harrington and Jared Thompson — August 4, 2022