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
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
Event Timeline
Night of 16-17 March 2026
1951-1953
1979-1981
28 February 2026
June 2025
1850-1864
1949
1953-1957
1958-1962
1911
