Afghanistan's Shift from US Withdrawal to 'Asianisation'

In a recent lecture titled 'From the US withdrawal to the Asianisation of Afghanistan,' part of a course on Eurasian Geopolitics and the New Great Game in Central Asia, the Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) explores how Afghanistan's geopolitical landscape is transforming after the US withdrawal. The talk delves into the concept of 'Asianisation'—the increasing involvement of regional Asian powers in Afghanistan's affairs, replacing the previous Western-centric focus. This shift highlights the growing influence of countries like China, Russia, India, and Pakistan in shaping Afghanistan's future, moving the country from a stage of US-led intervention to a new phase of regional integration and competition. The lecture is part of a 10-lesson series examining the evolving power dynamics in Central Asia.