![The Geopolitical Chessboard Afghanistan tragedy is to have been plagued by wars and conflicts for 40 years, and its prospects for peace depend on the great powers. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/The-Geopolitical-Chessboard-1600x900.webp)
Afghanistan: The Four-Pronged Saga
Afghanistan, like a lock, can isolate Central, South, and West Asia from one another. If viewed positively, it can open the door to cooperation. These prospects are contingent on the China-India-Pakistan triangle serving as a major regional fault line.