Amir Khan Muttaqi urges US to engage with Afghanistan government, stressing stability and investment for progress.
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FBI Drops $10M Bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani Amid US Talks
FBI removes $10M bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani amid US-Afghan talks, signaling possible diplomatic engagement.
A Turbulent Af-Pak Again?
The internal discourse in Pakistan and Afghanistan, once again, has started revolving around “who started the fire?” Both countries should know there is little to gain from this.
China and Afghanistan: The Blossoming of a Mutual Affinity
A new partnership is growing in the South Asian region. China is extending its hand to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, on principles of respecting sovereignty & non-interference in internal matters.
The Taliban Eclipse
Two years of Kabul’s takeover, what is new and what is old about the new rulers of Afghanistan?
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: No Trouble with Neighbors
As Afghanistan approaches its two-year milestone under Islamic Emirate, a complex interplay of diplomacy, and counterterrorism unfolds. The question arises: Can IEA effectively ensure stability while dealing with groups like TTP?
On The Drone Strike
Given the precarious situation in Afghanistan, the elimination of such a high-profile figure in the wake of the US drone strike raised an important question about the near future of the conflict-ridden country: What the strike has in its store for Afghanistan?
Taliban-Qatar Security Pact: A Reflection
Taliban-Qatar security cooperation – the deal could have been sealed with any other country, but the Taliban opted for Qatar, the country with whom the Taliban had historical relations, and also enjoy a neutral status while being the United States front-state to deal with the Taliban – signals Taliban’s pragmatism on the foreign policy front.