Paul Fishstein

Independent analyst, humanitarian assistance, Afghanistan, Non-Resident Fellow NYU-CIC

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2. Deemed unacceptable & un-Islamic by observers inside & outside Afghanistan, edicts will have dire consequences, incl persistence of harmful West-Taliban standoff. My latest blog for @nyuCIC discusses. https://t.co/Z8ujGQgoIS #Afghanistan #humanitariancrisis #HumanitarianAid

[Paul Fishstein @pdfish17]

1. Despite today's encouraging news that some NGOs will resume some (mainly health & nutrition) activities, recent Taliban restrictions on girls' & women's education & employment leave aid agencies & donors puzzling over how to respond.

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With the worsening impasse between the Taliban and the West, Afghans face an even bleaker future than at the start of last winter. Given what is at stake morally and politically, some form of continued “engagement” is necessary.

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A CIC @nyucic briefing paper, with co-author @farahiaman, reflecting on the world’s (and especially the West’s) relations with the Taliban de facto authorities over the last 18 months.
#Afghanistan #HumanitarianCrisis #HumanitarianAid #AfghanEconomy
https://t.co/CbZpjPRhu8

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Thoughts at @nyuCIC on how w/ reversal on girls' educ, issuance of social restrictions, & toleration/instigation of security abuses, Taliban miss chance to build on reduced corruption & deliver governance to build confidence/help #Afghanistan's economy.
https://t.co/w2Vy4BF8ga

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Thoughts at @AtlanticCouncil from @MurtazaEdries & me (@nyuCIC) on external constraints on Afghan economy, but also internal risks posed by Taliban governance, esp. in light of recent moves re: media, girls' education, & other social restrictions.
https://t.co/N8YIBSNr0e

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Wrote this piece on @nyuCIC's blog... No matter the intentions, the Biden administration's moves on #Afghanistan's frozen reserves do nothing to provide the immediate help the Afghan economy needs and may have negative non-economic consequences as well.

https://t.co/SNOughhv2j