Chloe Bissett, Taylor Humphreys, Sumit Mishra

Abstract: In August 2021, the Taliban’s blitzkrieg across Afghanistan led to an ignominious withdrawal of American and NATO troops, toppling the democratically elected Afghan government. The Taliban’s victory raises serious questions about the geopolitical balance of this region. For example, countries like Pakistan and China want to seize this opportunity to expand their strategic influence… Read more →