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The Kunar River Rift
Historically, water usage was initially governed by customary practices, later influenced by colonial legacies, and upon Pakistan's formation, the border drawn between the two sides that Afghanistan never mutually accepted. There exists no water treaty between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with…
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CPEC Phase-II and Reshaping of Geo-economics and Geopolitics in South Asia
Afghanistan’s hydro hegemony policy has irked its six neighbors which are heavily dependent on the country's water resources. The construction of Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal, which will divert large volumes of water from the dwindling trans-boundary Amu Darya River will…
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Is South Asia next Confrontation Front?
According to many experts, the United States is perceived to have faced significant challenges in the Ukraine war, while both Israel and the U.S. are encountering multifaceted setbacks in Gaza. This perceived need for a new war is attributed to…
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TTP; Pakistan’s Tough Choices
When Pakistan first entered into talks with the TTP after Afghan Taliban returned to power, there were some positive movements initially. Brokered by the Haqqani Network, talks led to a ceasefire by the TTP. In return for the truce, Pakistan…
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Pakistan’s New Afghan Policy: Another Disaster in the Making?
Pakistan’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani’s recent statement “peace in Afghanistan has become a nightmare for Pakistan” sums up the failure of two-decades of investment in the Taliban.
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Understanding Taliban Relations With Neighboring Powers
The significant influx of Afghan refugees places an undeniable burden on neighboring countries. The economic, social, and political implications of hosting large refugee populations contribute to the strain in relations. Balancing the needs of the refugees with national interests becomes…
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End of dollar-fuelled “Jihad” and Scapegoating the Refugee
Once these unfortunates cross the Torkham border, hell awaits them. Large numbers have never visited, much less known, the famine-stricken land to which they allegedly belong. Hundreds of thousands were born on Pakistani soil but could never acquire documents
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Afghanistan, BRI and Reality
Time will ultimately tell which approach is more successful, but a decade in, there is little evidence that China's mantra of prosperity equaling stability has much foundation in parts of the world touched by the BRI
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What China’s Diplomatic Push in Afghanistan Means for Regional Stability
Pakistan stands to gain significantly from China’s increased influence in Afghanistan. Pakistan has also actively engaged with Afghanistan since the Taliban assumed power. Islamabad has also called on the international community to engage with Afghanistan to bring the nation out…
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Can the Taliban Contain IS-K in Afghanistan?
The organisational structure of ISK remains poorly understood – the secrecy in which the group functions further complicating efforts to disrupt attacks. ISK is believed to have local elements encompassing primarily Pashtun fighters from Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as…
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