Afghanistan

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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

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Afghanistan

Persons

Mohammad Bagheri

Mohammad Bagheri

1960–present
Ebrahim Raisi

Ebrahim Raisi

1960–2024

Benny Gantz

1959–present
Ahmad Vahidi

Ahmad Vahidi

1958–present
Steve Witkoff

Steve Witkoff

1957–present

Ismail Qaani

1957–present

Qasem Soleimani

1957–2020
Ali Larijani

Ali Larijani

1957–2026

Israel Katz

1955–present

Locations

Medina

Pop.
1500000

Bahrain

Pop.
1370322
Milan

Milan

Pop.
1366000

Estonia

Pop.
1315407
Ahvaz

Ahvaz

Pop.
1300000
Hong Kong Island

Hong Kong Island

Pop.
1250000

Timor-Leste

Pop.
1205131
Qom

Qom

Pop.
1200000

Saskatchewan

Pop.
1200000

Edmonton

Pop.
1100000
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