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“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” ~Albert Einstein
India’s Dilemma in the Indo-Pacific Theater

India with its leverage lost in Afghanistan is reportedly considering reopening its embassy in Kabul. This comes at a time when India is seeking its role in Afghanistan; either through ‘Asia-Pacific’ group – 18th Russia-India-China (RIC) foreign ministers’ meeting, or through United States-led initiatives, such as Quad.
Humanitarian Emergency and Security Threat in Afghanistan

Irresponsible US exit led to enduring crisis inside Afghanistan: security vacuum, economic woes, and IS threat.
Is the United States Pivoting to Eurasia?
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US Deputy Secretary of State visit to South Asia, particularly regarding Afghanistan, marks a shift towards civilian diplomatic engagement.
SCO 2021 At A Glance

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was established, in June 2001; as a multilateral association to ensure security and maintain stability across the vast Eurasian region. It was to join forces to counteract emerging challenges and threats.
The Taliban 2.0

It is nearly three weeks since the Taliban took over Kabul. Since then, there is a lot of discussion taking place at the global policy circles and humanitarian organizations;
Indo-Iran Evolving Ties, Rise of Taliban and The Region

On 6th September 2021, the Taliban claimed to take over the Panjshir in Afghanistan. Similar to their narrative which has stayed persistent since the fall of the Kabul Government, the Taliban have assured security to the locals of Panjshir and that they too will be included in the upcoming new Afghanistan Government.
Invading Afghanistan; The Abuse of Feminism

In between the years of fighting, waging war, terrorizing, forcing, and manipulating ideologies; one tends to dismiss all the lives of innocent, women, children and men. That have buried not only their loved ones but also their liberation and right to life; in the ‘Graveyard of Empires’.
Analyzing PM Imran Khan’s National Assembly Address

On 30th June, Imran Khan clearly outlined that Pakistan seeks no strategic depth in Afghanistan. This was in continuation of the statements that other Pakistani Officials gave regarding Afghanistan.
Failure of United States in Afghanistan

Failed withdrawal: Afghanistan in turmoil, economy ruined, society unstable, security lacking, infrastructure insufficient.