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
North America
Pop.
500000000
Indonesia
Pop.
261799249
Bangladesh
Pop.
159383179
Russia
Pop.
144104080
Japan
Pop.
127141000
Mexico
Pop.
121072306
Philippines
Pop.
105312992
Ethiopia
Pop.
103867135
Points of Interest
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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
