Regional Talks on Afghanistan in Tehran - A Failed Attempt

By: Fatemeh Aman

This report by Fatemeh Aman analyzes the regional meeting on Afghanistan hosted by Iran in December 2025. While key neighbors like China, Russia, and Pakistan convened to address shared security and economic risks, the Taliban’s refusal to participate highlighted a significant diplomatic divide. The document explores Iran's strategic goals and how the Taliban's avoidance of multilateral scrutiny threatens to further isolate Afghanistan from the regional decisions shaping its future.

Regional Talks in Tehran_Dec 22.pdf

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