The Specter of Afghanistan: Security in Central Asia
Security is the basic ingredient of the sovereignty of a country, which is the major theme of the book titled “The Specter of Afghanistan: Security in Central Asia,” as its title suggests. The book has particular focus on Afghanistan’s instability and its impact on the foreign policy of the Central Asian states.
Afghan’s Economic Conundrums and Taliban
Since the Taliban’s takeover, Afghanistan has faced numerous economic and financial challenges, resulting in a significant increase in poverty and inflation. According to a 2021 World Bank report, job losses and economic deprivation were widespread, with the GDP contracting by 20.7%.
