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Afghanistan and Pakistan Trade Fire as Conflict Takes a Dangerous Turn

pfranz — Friday, March 20, 2026 - 19:49

A mass-casualty incident near Kabul on 16 March marks a significant escalation in hostilities between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban. More fighting promises nothing but more death, displacement and economic damage. Friendly countries should work together to bring the sides back to the negotiating table.

Conflict and Consequences: The Global Impact of the New Middle East War

pfranz — Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 00:00

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is entering its third week, with no end yet in sight. Crisis Group experts offer a 360-degree view of its effects on peace, security and economic stability around the world.

Working around Restrictions: Afghan Women Build Businesses under the Taliban

glenssen — Monday, March 9, 2026 - 16:04

After the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021, they severely curtailed women’s rights. The private sector, in particular small-scale entrepreneurship, has emerged as one of the last spaces where women can attempt to cobble together a living, albeit with significant challenges.

پاکستان: د افغانستان په پوله د وسله والو د زیاتیدونکي شتون پر وړاندې غبرګون

emactaggart — Friday, February 27, 2026 - 10:44

د پاکستان په لوېدیځ کې د جهاديانو د خونړیو بریدونو وروسته د اسلام آباد او کابل ترمنځ د دښمنۍ تازه څ‍په رامنځته شوه. د پاکستان حکومت وايي چې افغان طالبان وسله والو ته پناه ورکوي. دواړه پلازمینې د بهرنیو قدرتونو په مرسته، باید د تاوتریخوالي د کمولو لپاره مخکې لدې چې نور هم زیات شي، کار وکړي.

پاکستان: واکنش به افزایش حضور شبه‌نظامیان در مرز افغانستان

emactaggart — Friday, February 27, 2026 - 10:30

به دنبال حملات مرگبار جهادیستها در غرب پاکستان، موج تازه‌ای خصومتها بین اسلام‌آباد و کابل آغاز شده است. حکومت پاکستان میگوید طالبان افغانستان به این شبه‌نظامیان پناه میدهد. هر دو پایتخت باید با کمک قدرت‌های خارجی، برای کاهش تنش‌ها قبل از تشدید بیشترآنها تلاش کنند.

Pakistan: Responding to the Militant Surge on the Afghan Border

glenssen — Friday, February 27, 2026 - 00:00

A fresh outbreak of hostilities between Islamabad and Kabul follows a rash of lethal jihadist attacks in western Pakistan. The Pakistani government says the Afghan Taliban are harbouring the militants. With outside powers’ help, both capitals should work to reduce tensions before they escalate further.

د ژوند لړزانه کرښه؟ په افغانستان کې د ښځو په مشرۍ کاروبار

cmoore — Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 14:37

دهغو بې شمیره سختو محدودیتونو سره سره چې طالبانو د دوی په ژوند لګولي دي، د افغان میرمنو مخ په زیاتیدونکي شمیر د ژوند تیرولو لپاره لارې چارې لټوي. د اقتصاد د ودې لپاره، چارواکي باید هغه قوانین چې د میرمنو د سوداګرۍ مخه نیسي نرم کړي. بسپنه ورکوونکي هم کولای شي د دې میرمنو دکاروبار ملاتړ وکړي.

خط زندگی ناپایدار؟ کسب و کار به رهبری زنان در افغانستان

cmoore — Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 14:25

با وجود کنترول‌های سختگیرانه بی‌شماری که طالبان بر زندگی آنان اعمال کرده‌اند، تعداد روبه افزایش‌ زنان افغان به دنبال راه‌هایی برای امرار معاش هستند. برای تقویت اقتصاد، مقامات باید قوانینی را که مانع کارآفرینی زنان می‌شود، تسهیل کنند. اهداکنندگان نیز می ‌توانند از سرمایه ‌گذاری‌های این زنان حمایت نمایند.

A Precarious Lifeline? Women-led Business in Afghanistan

eschelhaas — Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - 00:00

Despite the myriad harsh controls the Taliban have imposed on their lives, a growing number of Afghan women are seeking ways to earn a living. To boost the economy, the authorities should relax rules that hinder women’s entrepreneurship. Donors can also assist these women’s ventures.

Another South Asia Cross-Border Crisis: Afghan and Pakistani Forces Clash

hschaub — Friday, October 17, 2025 - 19:36

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group experts Ibraheem Bahiss and Samina Ahmed about the recent clashes between Afghan and Pakistani forces, Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, the surge in militant violence in Pakistan and hopes for de-escalation.