There has been a good deal of speculation about how the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan and the dramatic change of power there will affect Central Asia’s relations with the big powers.
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Bruce Pannier: Afghanistan, and Central Asia’s relations with Russia, China, US
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid gestures during a press conference in Kabul on Aug. 24, 2021 after the Taliban stunning takeover of Afghanistan.