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

Persons

Ebrahim Raisi

Ebrahim Raisi

1960–2024

Gadi Eisenkot

1960–present

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

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