Analysis & Opinion
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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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Afghanistan’s Moment of Risk and Opportunity
The main risk to peace, however, is a Taliban miscalculation. The Taliban still believe their own narrative that they have defeated NATO and the United States
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Why Biden Decided to Withdraw from Afghanistan?
The White House has declared that American troops stationed in Afghanistan will leave in September, ending their 20-year presence. Why has US President
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What Role Can Turkey Play in the Afghanistan Peace Process?
For Turkey, Afghanistan has never felt distant, historically or socially. Centuries ago, Turkic peoples migrated to Anatolia from Khorasan, the ancient region covering today’s Afghanistan and beyond. Today these ties are still alive
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No Plan B; Afghanistan, Kashmir should Bring Peace themselves
Kashmiris and Afghans need to understand that world leaders and powers are meditating on these issues for their own interests and they have no “Plan B”.
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