Our Scans · Afghanistan · Weekly Summary

• [New] By supporting Iran, Pakistan hopes to foster a more stable environment that benefits both nations, especially given the complex dynamics with India and Afghanistan. Breaking News Now
• [New] As Afghanistan and Pakistan mend ties, China could be the real winner: As Pakistan and India exchanged strikes last month, bringing the nuclear-armed nations to the brink of all-out war, regional diplomats worked quietly to end a different conflict - with help from China. The Verardo Group's Substack
• [New] As with the 9/11 terrorist attacks that led to conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan that lasted for nearly two decades, the next U.S. wars - along with the weapons and special training that the U.S. military will need to fight them - are difficult to predict. The Christian Science Monitor
• Special attention is paid to gender equality, which is especially important for Afghanistan, where women's rights are under threat. The Astana Times
• The IS-KP threat projection from Afghanistan remains a hassle for Iran's government, which concurrently has to fight a proximate tribal terrorist insurgency in the province of Baluchistan, which borders Pakistan. Baku Dialogues Journal
• Afghanistan is reemerging as a center of gravity in the context of the terrorist threat in the Silk Road region, broadly understood, and South Asia. Baku Dialogues Journal
• Recent months have seen several reports of funding cuts and visa withdrawals leaving Afghan women at risk of deportation to Afghanistan - a country where women and girls are subjected to what only can be described as gender apartheid. Forbes
• In countries like India and Afghanistan, social norms dictate that women should be less engaged with technology, limiting their opportunities to access online resources and services. Library & Information Science Education Network
• Human rights organizations working on the situation in Afghanistan have been warning about the growing issue of suicide among women in Afghanistan, which they link to the omnipresent restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan that effectively erase them from public life. Forbes
• Germany and other countries have put Afghans at risk by deporting them to Afghanistan. Human Rights Watch
• Most of the people returning to Afghanistan are in a state of acute vulnerability, having been forced to leave behind their homes, possessions, and jobs. International Organization for Migration
• The Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, leading to UN sanctions - including asset freezes and travel bans - that remain in force under Security Council Resolutions 2615 and 2744. Platform for Peace and Humanity
• Previous terrorist attacks involving Afghan refugees in the EU will very likely encourage far-right politicians to promote repatriation plans from Germany, Italy, and France to Afghanistan. CTG
• Many Afghan refugees in Pakistan face severe threats if returned to Afghanistan. Geo News
• If Trump's new ban becomes a reality, it will complicate efforts to resettle tens of thousands of Afghans cleared to come to the U.S. as refugees or on special immigrant visas because they worked for the U.S. and fear retribution after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. The New Republic
• Economic Challenges: Afghanistan continues to face an economic crisis, with high unemployment and food insecurity, while projects like CASA-1000 offer potential economic opportunities. Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies |
• The situation in Afghanistan will be a focus, particularly its humanitarian and human rights aspects, as well as potential security risks for the broader region. The Astana Times
• Two million more Afghans who have taken refuge in Pakistan are expected to cross back into Afghanistan in the coming months in a policy that's been sharply criticized by aid groups as Afghanistan faces a dire humanitarian and human rights situation. Havana Times
• Pakistan and Afghanistan will experience a 5.4 magnitude earthquake next week, with tremors likely to affect both the northern and southern regions of Pakistan. Propakistani
• With a score of 3.03, Bangladesh falls under the low impact category, reflecting a lower terrorism threat compared to India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. The Daily Star
• A new travel ban by President Donald Trump could bar people from Afghanistan and Pakistan from entering the U.S. as soon as next week based on a government review of countries' security and vetting risks. Ariana News
• In Afghanistan, more than nine million people could lose access to health and protection services, as hundreds of mobile health teams and other critical programs face suspension. Amu TV

Last updated: 17 June 2025