Western intelligence chiefs are worried. They have good reason to be. The hurried departure this month of the remaining Western forces from Afghanistan, decreed by US President Joe Biden, has …
US Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan More Than 90% Complete
The U.S. military troop withdrawal from Afghanistan is more than 90% complete, U.S. Central Command announced Tuesday. The news comes days after U.S. and international forces left Bagram Airfield, …
U.S. ‘Failed’ in Afghanistan, Iran Foreign Minister Says Amid Taliban, Afghan Peace Talks
Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian Foreign Minister, urged delegates to “take difficult decisions today for the future of their country.” …
Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan; EAM Jaishankar stops over in Iran on his way to Russia
it’s the fast paced developments in Afghanistan that might probably need immediate attention since these would be important aspects of EAM’s discussions between India and Russia that also involves …
Jaishankar leaves for Russia via Tehran, agenda is Taliban in Afghanistan
Foreign minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow will also be constructive as India and Russia are both for stabilisation of Afghanistan, after the withdrawal of US-NATO forces.
Jaishankar leaves for Russia via Tehran, agenda is Taliban in Afghanistan
Foreign minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow will also be constructive as India and Russia are both for stabilisation of Afghanistan, after the withdrawal of US-NATO forces.
In Tehran Talks, Iran Offers Help to Resolve Afghan Crisis
Iran on Wednesday told Taliban and Afghan government representatives it stood ready to help end the crisis in Afghanistan, urging the country’s people and politicians to make “difficult decisions” …
Turkey tries to cement role in Afghanistan
Turkey is hammering out a deal with the US to take over security operations at Kabul’s civilian airport, offering the Nato partners a rare chance for co-operation after a series of disputes have …
MARK ALMOND: Days after we leave Afghanistan, China is moving to gain a direct route to Middle East
Today, we see the U.S. leaving Afghanistan with its tail between its legs after almost 20 years. The world’s newest superpower China is waiting in the wings.
The Pakistan Factor in China’s Afghanistan Policy: Emerging Regional Faultlines amid US Withdrawal
To date, China has largely relied on Pakistan to conduct its Afghan policy. Not much bothered about the future political role of the Taliban, China fears the prospect of instability in Afghanistan …