Counterterrorism
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Afghanistan
Russia Urges Taliban to Cooperate in Counterterrorism
DID Press: Russia’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, on Wednesday praised Taliban’s caretaker government’s actions against ISIS-K and called for enhanced cooperation in counterterrorism during a ceremony marking Afghanistan’s Independence Day in Moscow. Kabulov highlighted that Russia was the…
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Analysis
Counterterrorism and Limits of SCO
DIDPress: Observer Research Foundation (ORF) reported that on June 26, 2025, the 22nd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers was held in Qingdao, China, attended by nine member states, three observer nations, and 14 dialogue partners. Indian…
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News
Khalilzad: Calling Pakistan “Phenomenal Partner” is Exaggeration
DIDPress: Reacting to recent remarks of the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), former U.S. envoy for Afghanistan peace process, Zalmay Khalilzad, criticized Pakistan’s role in counterterrorism, describing it “ambiguous”. In a post on X social media platform, Khalilzad questioned…
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Analysis
From Taliban Sanctions to Counterterrorism; Pakistan at the Heart of UNSC’s Power Politics
DIDPress: ORF (Observer Research Foundation) argues While the Taliban seeks to engage with both sides, China’s strategic partnership with Pakistan and its growing willingness to cooperate with Kabul have complicated matters for India. Pakistan’s new positions at the United Nations…
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Afghanistan
Counterterrorism in Afghanistan; US Deception in Talks with Iran, Russia
DIDPress: RealClearWorld, in a recent analysis, argues that amid the Trump administration’s efforts to reach a form of agreement with Russia and Iran, cooperation on countering terrorist threats originating from Afghanistan is being positioned as a bargaining chip in negotiations.…
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