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The Afghanistan Conundrum: Pakistan’s Challenge, China’s Role
With the Afghanistan conundrum creating a volatile situation on the border, Pakistan grapples for a solution. Can China be the key to stabilizing the region?
21 February 2025, Friday
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Azhar Zeeshan is a researcher at the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS) Lahore, Pakistan. He can be reached at info@casslhr.com
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