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Why are US-trained Afghans now joining IS-K?
The end result is the same, and it’s that America’s regional image problem has just worsened
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Ethiopia can learn from Pakistan about defending against Hybrid War
The American Hybrid War on Ethiopia is the top proxy war of the New Cold War
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Why was Zalmay Khalilzad’s resignation the right thing to do?
With Khalilzad out of the picture, his successor has the chance to flexibly adapt to the new reality that he inherited
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What did ISIS-K try to achieve with its Kunduz suicide attack?
ISIS-K’s modus operandi in Afghanistan appears to be the triggering of a sectarian conflict there
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Why China supposedly taking over Bagram Air Base is fake news
There’s no reason at this point why Chinese troops should be put in harm’s way to fight the ETIM and other terrorists
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The meteoric rise of Bangladesh
The GDP per capita of Bangladesh is close to India and exceeds that of Pakistan.
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The importance of improved Russian-Pakistani military relations
Their “military diplomacy” vis-a-vis Afghanistan also occupies a special significance for their respective governments
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The importance of Turkmenistan’s pragmatic Taliban stance
Turkmenistan therefore has unparalleled moral legitimacy to speak on Afghanistan
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Were Pakistan and Tajikistan the stars of last week’s SCO summit?
Pakistan and Tajikistan saved the SCO Summit from descending into dysfunction
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What influenced Iran’s provocative comments about Afghanistan?
The final factor influencing Iran’s provocative comments is the proverbial elephant in the room, India
