This article is devoted to the study of some scientific debates on Afghan dualism. Despite the different approaches, the aim of the article is to determine the establishment of new Afghan statehood and Afghanistan’s role as a bridge that connects Central and South Asian regions.

Afghan dualism, Talibanism, AfSouthAsia

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