Why Silk Road Insights?

The Silk Road is the next frontier for global influence. We help diplomats, investors and institutions navigate it with intelligence-backed insights and strategic clarity.

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For Think Tanks & Institutions

  • Insights from primary intelligence sources
  • Access to expert networks and dialogues
  • Joint research on global policy issues
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For Businesses & Investors

  • FDI risk assessments and investment analysis
  • Political and regulatory landscape insights
  • Security reviews for high-risk areas
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For Diplomats & Governments

  • Geopolitical briefings on security and governance
  • Foresight on threats and opportunities
  • Confidential intelligence for foreign policy

Insights

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The Taliban’s Madrasa System Is Growing, with Regional and Global Implications

15 December 2025

Since 2021, the Taliban has encouraged madrasa schools, raising concerns about religious indoctrination and the spread of extremism in Afghanistan.    

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Afghanistan under the Taliban: Four years on

15 August 2025

As the Taliban celebrate their fourth-year reign of terror in Afghanistan, the country suffers from an unprecedented episode of political, social, cultural and economic crises in its modern history.

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Russia’s Power Play in Post-Western Afghanistan

22 July 2025

On 3 July, Russia became the first country to formally recognise[i] the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan by accepting its ambassador—marking a significant departure from its stance during the Taliban’s previous rule, between 1996 and 2001.

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Silk Road Insights Hosts Event on Education Crisis in Afghanistan

7 July 2025

A collaborative event aimed at understanding the challenges facing Afghanistan’s education sector—and identifying strategies to empower vulnerable girls and counter radicalisation—was recently held in London.

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