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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
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Should the Afghan Taliban’s terrorist designation be reassessed?
Russia is articulating reasons why it might eventually recognise the Taliban as Afghanistan’s legitimate government
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Should the US rely on the Taliban instead of airstrikes to fight ISIS-K?
China, Russia, and others, however, have a more pressing interest in reconstructing Afghanistan than the US does
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Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan should not be celebrated
Instead of rejoicing we should be vigilant and extremely critical of the situation as there is too much at stake
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Why Putin’s stance towards the Taliban is pragmatic
Some in the US are already agitating for the Pentagon to bomb the military equipment that the Taliban just seized
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The Spin Boldak border stoppage proves the Taliban aren’t Pakistani proxies
The increasingly independent nature of the Taliban can prove to be a wild card in regional affairs
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Is the US using “Weapons of Mass Migration” against Pakistan and Turkey?
Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran should therefore work closer together to confront this unconventional threat
