INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SECURITY AND THE PRESENCE OF TERRORIST THREATS

Ulan Tugelbayev

Abstract


Introduction: The article examines the impact of the Taliban's rise in Afghanistan on international information security, focusing on terrorist threats affecting Central Asia and Kazakhstan. It explores neighboring countries' response strategies and their implications for regional security.

Objective: To analyze the security challenges faced by Kazakhstan and other Central Asian states due to the Taliban's rise and propose strategies to mitigate terrorist threats and strengthen information security.

Methodology: The research adopted a multidisciplinary approach, integrating a review of indexed academic literature and an expert survey to study the Taliban's activities from 2021 to 2023. A case study on Uzbekistan-Afghanistan relations was conducted as an example of strategic cooperation.

Results: The Taliban has emerged as a catalyst for regional insecurity. Uzbekistan's pragmatic relations with the Taliban offer lessons for Kazakhstan, including cross-border collaboration and counter-radicalization initiatives. The research highlights the urgency of developing information security strategies that balance regional cooperation with robust national measures.

Conclusion: The Taliban's rise exacerbates risks to information security in Central Asia. Kazakhstan must adopt collaborative and strategic approaches to address these threats, leveraging the experiences of neighboring countries like Uzbekistan.


Keywords


Afghanistan; Taliban; ISIS-Khorasan; Information security; Terrorism; Radicalism

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