Pakistan-TTP Negotiations
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On-going negotiations between Pakistan and TTP; what are the stakes for Pakistan and the Interim Government of Afghanistan? What are the potential detrimental factors that can sabotage the smoothly progressing peace process, that includes the key involvement of Tribal elders?
India’s Ingress Into Afghanistan: Why Should Pakistan Worry
Afghanistan in influx – can Pakistan afford to allow India to make in-roads into Afghanistan once again? How much worrisome is India\’s gradually growing ingress in Afghanistan?
Will Russia Take the Lead in Recognising Afghan Interim Government?
Russia inviting Afghanistan to the St Petersburg International Economic Forum coupled with the statement that came from Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan are significant developments given the fact that Russia’s engagement on the Ukraine front seems to have delayed its response on Afghanistan and its transition. Special Envoy, Zamir Kabulov, in an interview to state […]
The Latest Peace Talks Between Pakistan and TTP, Mediated by Kabul
The latest round of peace talks between Pakistan and TTP have been facilitated by the Afghan Interim Government. Prior to the peace talks, the region remained hostile since August last year and Pakistan’s security forces were attacked multiple times in North and South Waziristan. Based on Pakistan’s concerns over militant factions gaining ground from Afghanistan […]
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.