The evolution of the foreign policy establishment’s views on the change of power in Afghanistan

Based on the analysis of a large factual material, the evolution of the political views of key world players on the change of power in Afghanistan is considered. The authors dwell on specific historical aspects of the change of political forces in Afghanistan. The geopolitical interests of the leading countries of the world, as well as the European Union, were analyzed regarding the change of government in Afghanistan and the establishment of the power of the Taliban movement. Attention is focused on international security issues in resolving the Afghan issue both for the countries of Central Asia and for Russia. The conclusion is argued that the events in Afghanistan affect the national security of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states.