Ghani’s ascendancy will not change geo-strategic picture of Afghanistan, not take it closer to a negotiated settlement

An honest policy reappraisal, restoration of system that worked would resolve current crisis, lay foundation for peace

For a durable and sustainable peace, the threat of militancy and militants has to be overcome.

Level of trust generated in the wake of agreement should not be allowed to fade. Doha process must be reinvigorated.

The two leaders, fired by deep longing for quick economic strides, have an agenda cut out for them by destiny.

Any safe exit for Musharraf would mean choking to death morbid, decaying institutions of the rule of law and justice.

With the departure of most coalition forces, many influential tribal and political leaders would switch loyalties.

The state’s duty is to leverage the existing potential the tribes for accomplishing the goal of establishing peace.

Minus the military’s induction, there would have been no reaction to the events across the border.

World should wait and see whether the advent of democracy will deliver some relief to long persecuted Rohingya or not.