Jens Mathiesen

Researcher at the Royal Danish Defence College @fak_dk. On danish security, defence, Afghanistan, Pakistan and beyond. Tweets are in a personal capacity.

[Riddle Russia @RiddleRussia]

#Moldova Votes on the Frontline of the EU-Russia Contest
@rasmusgdp, @jensvmathiesen, and Magnus Blechingberg Rixen on the EU-Russia tug-of-war ahead of elections in Moldova
https://t.co/T6vhdeoBTZ

[Adam N Weinstein @AdamNoahWho]

1. A thread on my argument w/@jensvmathiesen & Galina Mikkelsen. Critics of diplomacy w/ the Taliban highlight its limited impact on terrorism & HR. They are right. But what couldn’t be achieved in 20 years of war won’t be through démarches & sanctions.

https://t.co/Gacsw6o1BS

[Jens Mathiesen @jensvmathiesen]

📖 For more insights, check out the full article here:

👉 https://t.co/Xi5OztH3MZ

[Jens Mathiesen @jensvmathiesen]

🌟 New article in @ForeignPolicy: "How Can the West Handle the Taliban?"

I have co-authored an article in Foreign Policy with @adamNoahWho and Galina Mikkelsen! We dive into a tough but critical question: How can the West navigate its complex relationship with the Taliban? 🧵

[Jens Mathiesen @jensvmathiesen]

❓ Why does this matter?

Western disengagement from Afghanitan isn’t an option. Ignoring Afghanistan risks worsening migration crises, empowering threats like ISKP, and losing influence in a geopolitically critical region.

[Adam N Weinstein @AdamNoahWho]

In Afghanistan, President Trump can leverage diplomacy, partnership w/ Europe, & the Taliban's own unique ethos to advance U.S. interests—or he can repeat past mistakes.

My latest w/ @jensvmathiesen & Galina Mikkelsen of the Royal Danish Defence College.

https://t.co/Gacsw6ntMk

[Jens Mathiesen @jensvmathiesen]

Here is another link with easy-access: https://t.co/iUnDJc2I2x

Again, send me a DM if you a hard-copy.

[Jens Mathiesen @jensvmathiesen]

We also extend our gratitude to the Danish Peace and Stabilization Fund for their support, enabling us to bring this unique analysis to light. 🌐📚 (7/8)

[Jens Mathiesen @jensvmathiesen]

The book is free and publicly available. Link to download: https://t.co/KXU4ZdGVQb

You can also write to me for a hard-copy.

[Jens Mathiesen @jensvmathiesen]

🤝 The project was a joint effort with @PICSSIsb, the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), whose fieldwork inside Afghanistan provided direct insights from Afghans and the Taliban administration. Huge thanks to PICSS for their partnership! 🌟 (6/8)

[Jens Mathiesen @jensvmathiesen]

🌍 NEW BOOK RELEASE: What’s really happening inside Afghanistan? 🧐

This question led us on a two-year journey, culminating in "Post-August 2021: Taliban Governance, Security Dynamics, and the Road to Stability in Afghanistan" 📖 — let's dive in. 🧵(1/8)

[Jens Mathiesen @jensvmathiesen]

This isn't a history book (!). It is not (yet another) book on "why the West lost". It’s a contemporary look at the political reality of Afghanistan today, in a time when much of the international community’s intelligence, NGO, and diplomatic reach has been restricted. 🕊️ (5/8)

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📘 Why read this book?

It offers a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of Afghanistan’s governance and security since the Taliban’s return to power—crucial for understanding the current landscape amid limited access to reliable information sources. (4/8)

[Jens Mathiesen @jensvmathiesen]

💬 Among the key speakers:

• Ambassador Asif Durrani (Pakistan’s former envoy to Afghanistan) spoke on the political and security dynamics in the region. 🇵🇰

• Ambassador Per Albert Ilsaas (Norwegian Ambassador) spoke on (lack of) engagement with Afghanistan’s. 🇳🇴 (3/8)

[Jens Mathiesen @jensvmathiesen]

On October 21, we celebrated the formal launch in Islamabad 🇵🇰, gathering diplomats, academics, and policymakers to discuss the state of Afghanistan under Taliban. This event was a space for critical insights, and we were honored by the participation of esteemed voices. (2/8)

[PICSS @PICSSIsb]

📢 Book: Post-August 2021- Taliban Governance, Security Dynamics, and the Road to Stability in Afghanistan— Co-authored by @guldadgul, @AbdullahKhan333, and @jensvmathiesen and a joint effort by (@PICSSisb & @fak_dk: available for download: https://t.co/mNNH0Tgcv0