Afghanistan
Location:
Intro
Afghanistan’s geography grants corridor potential but persistent instability limits integration.
Background
Decades of conflict reshaped institutions, economy, and external relations.
History
- 1919: Independence – 1979-1989: Soviet-Afghan war – 2001-2021: US/NATO presence – 2021-: Taliban de facto control
Present Day
Limited recognition; humanitarian operations continue under constraints.
Future Outlook
Stabilization could unlock energy and transport corridors; otherwise isolation persists.
Population
33831764
Map
Afghanistan
Topics
Persons
Gadi Eisenkot
1960–present
Reza Pahlavi
1960–present
Benny Gantz
1959–present
Ahmad Vahidi
1958–present
Steve Witkoff
1957–present
Ismail Qaani
1957–present
Qasem Soleimani
1957–2020
Ali Larijani
1957–2026
Israel Katz
1955–present
Locations
Mainland China
Pop.
1400000000
China
Pop.
1379860000
India
Pop.
1328024498
North America
Pop.
500000000
United States
Pop.
321815121
Indonesia
Pop.
261799249
Pakistan
Pop.
217290883
Bangladesh
Pop.
159383179
Russia
Pop.
144104080
Japan
Pop.
127141000
Points of Interest
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Articles
Event Timeline
988 AD
1569–1795
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