In this CSIS analysis, the authors address the rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. They argue that frozen foreign assets, uncertainty over the scope of licenses granted by the Treasury, and reluctance to engage with the Taliban are some impediments to humanitarian assistance. The report recommends for the U.S. to clarify the scope of the broad general licenses permitting humanitarian trade with Afghanistan, and establish a safe payment channel for NGOs and humanitarian agencies to move urgently needed funds into the country.