Politics
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Afghan interim Government Appoints New Ambassador to Russia
DIDPress: The Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan Interim Government appointed Mawlawi Gul Hassan as its new representative to the Russian Federation. The caretaker Government’s embassy in Moscow told TASS news agency that Mawlawi Gul Hassan will travel to Russia after obtaining…
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Kabul, Islamabad Reboot Ties Amid China’s Mediation: Concern For India?
DIDPress: Times Now media outlet argued that following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India’s Sindhur operation, and India’s contacts with the Taliban government, China has stepped in. Although India does not officially recognize the Taliban government, there have recently been…
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Kabul’s Growing Ties with India and Chabahar Signals Shift in Regional Geopolitics
DIDPress: In an analysis on Kabul’s growing closeness to India and the strategic role of Chabahar Port, The Economic Times argued that the Afghan caretaker government has decided to shift its trade focus toward Iran’s Chabahar Port to reduce dependence…
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Russia Ready to Accept Ambassador from Afghan caretaker Government
DIDPress: In a continued diplomatic move to strengthen ties between Kabul and Moscow, Russia has officially announced its readiness to accept the ambassador proposed by Afghanistan’s caretaker government. According to the Taliban-led Foreign Ministry, Dmitry Zhirnov, Russia’s envoy to Kabul,…
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Unrest in Turkey; 61 Military Officers Detained Over Alleged Links to Gülen Movement
DIDPress: A court in Istanbul has reportedly issued arrest warrants for 61 military officers accused of having ties to the Fethullah Gülen movement. The detainees include active personnel from the Turkish Armed Forces, including members of the air force, army,…
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Betrayal; U.S. Turns Against Its Afghan Allies
DIDPress: Just Security has reported that at great personal peril, Afghans left their homes, possessions, and loved ones behind. For many, fleeing meant the difference between life and death. That’s why thousands initially received Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the…
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Trade Deal with Pakistan Only If It Avoids Tensions with India, Warns Trump
DIDPress: US president Donald Trump warned Washington will not agree on trade tariffs with Pakistan if Islamabad engages in new conflicts with India. According to Reuters, Pakistani representatives are scheduled to travel to the U.S. this week for trade negotiations.…
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Kabul Upgrades Diplomatic Mission in Islamabad to Ambassadorial Level
DIDPress: Afghanistan’s interim government announced that it will elevate the status of its chargé d’affaires in Islamabad to the level of ambassador, following Pakistan’s reciprocal decision to enhance its diplomatic representation in Kabul. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the…
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Lavrov: West Obstacle to Global Stability
DIDPress: Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, reiterated the West’s negative role in global stability during the Moscow Security Conference, saying that halting the advancement of Western interests is key to preserving the international order. Lavrov also rejected the notion that…
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Why Donald Trump Must Engage the Taliban
The Diplomat, in a recent analysis, explores why U.S. President Donald Trump should consider engaging with the Taliban. With Trump’s return to the White House, he has a renewed opportunity to reshape U.S. foreign policy in Afghanistan and finally bring…
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