Analytics
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Will the World Recognise Taliban Rule?
OIC members were reluctant to legitimise Taliban rule because of the pressure from the US. Such was the pressure that even the Saudi Foreign Minister avoided a meeting with the Afghan acting foreign minister
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Is Afghanistan Really Exporting Terror to Central Asia?
Central Asia tends to be seen as an area of rampant international terrorism, partly because of exaggeration by international media outlets and partly because international terrorism is an issue that can be manipulated by countries both in Central Asia and…
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Where will Afghanistan be in a year?
Economic collapse appears imminent. Empty stomachs provide perfect breeding ground for extremists like Daesh to lure common Afghans
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Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis and Pakistan’s Crocodile Tears
As things stand, it’s more than evident that it’s not Taliban but Pakistan that’s acting as a hurdle in “unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance.” So, Pakistan’s bluff has finally been called!
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Afghan Crisis; Beijing and Moscow Wrestling in Vacuum Left by US
One issue is troubling the Chinese-Russian approach towards Afghanistan, and it is likely to turn the two giants against each other: contradictory definition of inclusive government
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Why the war on terror isn’t over
There's no doubt that the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was a historic event, but the end of aggressive U.S. imperialism – or, as some might like to call it, "liberal interventionism" – is not going to come about in just…
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Can Afghanistan Be Part of An Integrated Central Asia?
It is worth stressing that it is the Central Asians themselves, including Afghanistan, who have taken the lead in this grand project. They all see it as an essential step towards rebuilding their economies, strengthening regional security — including that…
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WHAT ABOUT AFGHANISTAN’S DEMOCRACY, JOE?
After winning the presidency, Biden boldly announced to the world that after four years of ceding global influence under Trump, “America is back.” In Kabul, that declaration rings hollow. There, America is turning its back on democracy
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Giving Bases or Not; Pakistan’s Dilemma after US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Refusing permission for bases could alienate the US leading to reduced support in global forums, apart from impacting military and developmental aid. Granting bases could anger China, the Taliban and its own clergy. The final call will be taken by…
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Are Taliban Conditions Threatening Istanbul Conference?
The Taliban approach to the Istanbul meeting reflects their mood to show lack of interest. The Taliban want all decisions to be taken in Qatar where they have had their headquarters since 2013 and signed the historic agreement with the…
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