Afghanistan is grappling with significant challenges as it enters 2025, including heightened attacks from ISIS-Khorasan, resulting in numerous civilian casualties.
Internal divisions within the Taliban regarding policies on women's rights and education are impacting leadership stability.
The humanitarian crisis remains severe, with 28 million people relying on aid amid economic contraction and food insecurity affecting half of the population.
Heightened tensions with Pakistan have escalated along the shared border, complicating regional diplomacy and stability.
The international community continues to seek engagement with the Taliban, but recognition remains elusive as conflicting interests among global powers play out.