AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAfghanistan & Human Rights: An exhibition in Melbourne, “Sparks in the Dark,” showcases 260 embroidered handkerchiefs made by 45 Afghan women—one for every week since the Taliban seized power in 2021—giving a rare public voice to creators whose work is increasingly silenced at home. Counterterror Cooperation: Russia and five CIS states, including Tajikistan, signed an agreement to rapidly exchange information on terrorism and extremism, including groups tied to “rehabilitation of Nazism,” and to coordinate contacts across borders. Electricity Trade: Tajikistan’s electricity authorities say they are ready to expand exports to Afghanistan, including plans for a 500-kilovolt transmission line and talks on tariffs, investment, and training. UNESCO Heritage: Tajikistan added Paleolithic sites in Khatlon and Pamir petroglyph complexes in the GBAO to UNESCO’s tentative list, highlighting early human occupation and thousands of years of rock art. Digital Integration: Central Asian states discussed a draft deal to better recognize electronic documents and align rules on data and AI while keeping national digital sovereignty. Regional Security Analysis: A new look at ISKP argues the threat to Central Asia is transnational, not just tied to Afghanistan’s northern border.
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