Water Tensions under the Taliban

Jan 8, 2025 | Ali Mahaqi
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Since taking over Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban regime has faced escalating tensions with neighbouring countries, particularly over water issues and regional security. The regime’s deadly clashes with Iran over water rights and its strikes on Pakistan underscore the challenges Afghanistan presents to regional stability. Tajikistan has bolstered its military presence along its Afghan border and conducted joint drills with Russia.