Taliban advances in Afghanistan shift the Central Asian playing field on which China, India and the United States compete with rival infrastructure-driven approaches. At first glance, a Taliban …
Afghanistan: Pakistan fences off from Afghan refugees
The tricolour flag of the Republic of Afghanistan has been replaced with the white flag of the Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan, and in place of Afghan border security forces now stand gun-holding …
Afghan refugee in Indonesia fears for family after Taliban takeover
Despite leaving Afghanistan at the age of five, the country where Azis was born always holds a special place in his heart.
China portrays the U.S. as ‘weak and unreliable’ to draw Taiwan closer, analyst says
Rodger Baker of Stratfor said China has sought to portray the U.S. as a “weak and unreliable power” following the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Faces Financial Turmoil With Taliban Cut Off From Reserves
The overthrow of Afghanistan’s government by the Taliban this week has heightened concerns about regional stability in the Middle East and …
New Taliban regime casts shadow on India business in Afghanistan
Taliban seizing control in Afghanistan presents a fresh challenge to Indian companies inking new business deals in the strife-torn nation.
What Pakistan Stands to Gain From the Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan
After years of supporting the Taliban, Pakistan stands to gain strategically now that they again rule Afghanistan …
Pakistan fences off from Afghan refugees
On the surface, it almost looks normal on this part of the Pakistani-Afghan border. But a closer look would show how much things have changed. The tricolour flag of the Republic of Afghanistan has …
China warns Taiwan about U.S. commitment by highlighting Afghanistan retreat
Rodger Baker of Stratfor said China has sought to portray the U.S. as a “weak and unreliable power” following the Taliban’s swift takeover of Afghanistan.
Americans could owe $6.5 trillion for wars in Afghanistan and Iraq — and that’s just the interest
In a departure from previous conflicts, the U.S. funded its recent wars in the Middle East through massive borrowing.