“A significant amount of territory has been seized over the course of six, eight, 10 months by the Taliban,” Milley said.
China Has New Man for Afghanistan and Plan to Avoid Civil War Across Border
China seeks to “avoid further expansion of the conflict in Afghanistan,” “restart intra-Afghan negotiation as soon as possible to achieve political reconciliation,” and “prevent all kinds of terrorist …
Jaishankar speaks to Iran counterpart, discusses situation in Afghanistan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif on Wednesday, focussing on the evolving situation in Afghanistan as well as bilateral issues.
China senses risk and opportunity in Afghanistan
The sudden withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan presents Beijing with both opportunity and challenge. The first is because China can partially fill a power vacuum vacated by the West, and th …
Why US Won’t Be Able To Shirk Moral Responsibility In Leaving Afghanistan
Even if the withdrawal entails taking ownership of some moral wrongs, the United States has an obligation to ensure that such wrong is minimized.
US, allies equally responsible for financial backing of Afghanistan
US and its allies were equally responsible in financially supporting Afghanistan, Russian Special Representative for Afghanistan Zameer Kabloave said on Wednesday.
China In Eurasia Briefing: Beijing Cautiously Treads Into Afghanistan
China’s uncertain role in Afghanistan’s future, BRI and boots on the ground, attacks on Chinese workers in Pakistan, and Ukrainian infrastructure. Read the latest China In Eurasia briefing for expert …
Shadowy Chinese casino magnate eyes a business empire in Laos
Southeast Asia’s crime-infested Golden Triangle, the lightly governed area where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, is best known perhaps as Afghanistan’s only rival in the production of …
Can Iran Save Afghanistan’s Shiites and Help China, Russia Prevent War Next Door?
Iran “has shown that it’s increasing its efforts to cultivate relations with the Taliban” while also “sending some signals via its outreach to the Fatemiyoun Division in Syria, most recently, that it …
Can Iran Save Afghanistan’s Shiites and Help China, Russia Prevent War Next Door?
Iran “has shown that it’s increasing its efforts to cultivate relations with the Taliban” while also “sending some signals via its outreach to the Fatemiyoun Division in Syria, most recently, that it …