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Qatar foreign minister, the first foreign dignitary, to visit Afghanistan
Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has visited Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, and met Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the acting Prime Minister in...
Afghanistan’s search for legitimacy: Ancient tips for recognition
Since the return of the Taliban to power on August 15, the international community has kept close eyes on the new master of Kabul...
Global community can still shape ‘new reality’ in Afghanistan
While the choices available in Afghanistan are “not comfortable” ones, continued international engagement and unwavering commitment to the country’s people can help steer the...
Beyond ‘Wait and Watch’ in Afghanistan: Global Implications
Taliban supported by Pakistan took over Afghanistan by force, amidst an embarrassing, botched withdrawal of US and allies, posing a façade of negotiated takeover....
Taliban response to protests increasingly violent
Peaceful protesters in many parts of Afghanistan have been met with an increasingly violent response by the new Taliban authorities over the past four weeks, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Friday,...
Samson tearing open the lion’s mouth: Will Panjshir fall to the Taliban?
In their effort to demonstrate their strength to the international community, the Taliban have announced that the country will be governed by a 12-member...
Taliban perpetuate Muslim world’s failed governance paradigm
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan perpetuates a paradigm of failed governance in the Muslim world based on a centuries-old alliance between Islamic scholars and...
What Determines Taliban Government’s Legitimacy?
With the fall of Kabul, and the evasion of President Ashraf Ghani, the Taliban has taken over the reins of Afghanistan. States like Pakistan...
Russia and Central Asian countries in the aftermath of the Taliban victory
While the States concerned are paying attention to the situation in Afghanistan, they are also constantly adjusting their policies towards this country. A new...
China’s approach to the Taliban: A reflection of Realpolitik
First of all, it is necessary to be aware that the Afghan Taliban should not be confused with the Tehrik-Taliban in Pakistan. Literally speaking,...