Afghanistan Monitor - Volume 6

The Afghanistan Monitor, a regular publication by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Pakistan, provides in-depth coverage of Afghanistan's political, economic, security, and humanitarian landscape since the rise of the Taliban. The Sixth Edition of the Monitor delves into developments from January 2024 till the first week of March 2024, offering expert analyses.

Since August 15, 2021, the situation in Afghanistan has been continuously evolving following the assumption of power by the Taliban as the de facto authorities. Over the past two years, a subtle understanding has emerged regarding the Taliban's governing approach, which can be characterized as a blend of authoritarian policies and selective pragmatism.

Despite establishing its presence throughout the country, uncertainties persist regarding the state of governance and the protection of women/human rights under the de facto Taliban rule, as well as the potential security threats emanating from Afghanistan.