Dismantlement of the Taliban Regime is the Only Way Forward for Afghanistan
2022-09-09
By Dr. Davood Moradian
Despite the US and NATO military withdrawal from Afghanistan last August, Washington and allies continue to struggle with their Afghanistan policy choices, unable to decide between options ranging from full normalization, containment, disengagement, confrontation, and others.
This is thanks in no small par
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Afghanistan one year on: The country continues to suffer from US decisions
2022-08-16
By Davood Moradian
August 15, 2021 represents a national tragedy for many Afghans, an inglorious event for the US and its Western allies, a turning point for regional stability and global security.
Since its inception as a modern nation-state in the early twentieth century, Afghanistan's stability and prosperity have been held hostage by its internal fissu
Why Now? — The Afghanistan-Ukraine Nexus
2022-07-06
By Professor William Maley AM FAIIA
Amid the chaos of the Ukraine crisis, one question proves particularly elusive. Why did Vladimir Putin make his move now?
A central question for historians and social scientists confronted with the drama of major events is “why?” How are events to be explained, and what kind of factors come into play in exp
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Making sense of New Delhi’s Taliban rapprochement
2022-06-27
By Dr. Davood Moradian
As a “civilisational state” and inspiring global power, India cannot behave as a transactional, opportunistic salesman
The Pakistan-led coalition’s success and luck in toppling a United States-supported constitutional order in Afghanistan has brought to surface unexpected developments. While a gro
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Trump and Biden were both foolish about Afghanistan. Now we're all paying the price
2022-05-29
By Peter Bergen
Amanpour questions Taliban deputy leader on women's rights, American hostage in Afghanistan 13:26
(CNN) - Whether it's providing a safe haven for terrorist groups like al Qaeda or installing officials who face United Nations sanctions in cabinet positions, the Tali
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