Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Opinion
Geopolitical Monitor
21 September 2022
Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/unama-and-kazakhstan-filling-the-void-in-afghanistan/
When the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, the global community was genuinely perplexed about how to deal with this unwelcome development. A year later, the situation remains the same: the Taliban remains in power, it is not recognized by the international community (though some governments have established diplomatic relations), and Afghanistan is still regarded as a pariah state. There are obvious concerns that the country will become, once again, the headquarters for terrorist organizations from where they can launch operations abroad.
In this problematic and dangerous situation, few organizations continue to operate in Afghanistan; one is the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The support of Central Asian states has been critical for UNAMA to continue its operations during this challenging period. At the ongoing UN General Assembly, UNAMA’s work and the overall situation in Afghanistan must not fall through the proverbial cracks.
