Post-Taliban Afghanistan and Its Relations with Russia

Relevance. The state of Afghanistan has long been characterized by a "political mosaic" of different opposing forces that have always sought to increase their influence in the country. The situation in the country remains difficult. It is necessary to find common ground and establish a dialogue with the authorities of Afghanistan to contain further threats of terrorism and the spread of narcotics around the world.
The purpose of this article is to highlight the phenomenon of "political mosaic" on the territory of Afghanistan, the presence of which, in turn, exacerbates the security situation in the country, and to describe Russia's attempts to initiate peace talks with the Afghan authorities.
Objectives. To give a brief description of the Taliban movement and list historical information about the transition to post-Taliban rule in this state; to characterize the period of post-Taliban rule; to analyze relations between Russia and post-Taliban Afghanistan.
Methodology. In writing the work, general scientific methods were used: historical and logical, theoretical and empirical, inductive and deductive, and comparative. Among the specific scientific methods such methods as systematic, logical-legal and comparative-legal methods were used in work.
Results. In the article the historical preconditions of Afghanistan's statehood in the post-Taliban period were studied. Attention was paid to the phenomenon of Taliban movement and their influence on modern Afghanistan; the question of Taliban's fall and the fate of Taliban who migrated outside the state was also touched upon. The issues of bilateral relations between Russia and Afghanistan have been covered and a comparative analysis of such relations during the Taliban's rule and after their departure from the country, as well as at the present stage of development of international relations has been made.
Conclusions. Even today, Russia continues to mediate in the Afghan peace process. It seems that Russia's policy of refraining from military action and direct involvement in the conflict and from supporting terrorists has proven to be the wisest and most strategic choice available. Regardless of the outcome of the conflict, Russia will retain the ability to assist in the peace process and will continue to be a mediator that the opposing forces can turn to.

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