SIPRI 2013. — 40 p.
Preface
Summary
Abbreviations
Introduction
Iran’s engagement in Afghanistan: from the Islamic Revolution to the fall of the Taliban, 1979–2001
Soviet-backed Afghanistan: 1979–92
The Rabbani presidency: 1992–2001
Iran’s engagement with Afghanistan: from the US-led invasion to the foreign withdrawal, 2001–14
Iran’s support for reconstruction
Security and stability concerns
Possible reconciliation with the Taliban
Ahmadinejad's ‘dual’ strategy in Afghanistan
Iran’s post-2014 engagement in Afghanistan
Presidential elections in Iran and Afghanistan
Iran’s post-transition strategy in Afghanistan
Conclusions and recommendations
Recommendations
