The Big Picture

Unlike during the 1990s, Russia and Iran nowadays have very serious connectivity interests in Afghanistan

As some countries still regard Hezbollah as terrorists, so too will some retain the same designation for the Taliban

The defeat at Maiwand would compel the British to withdraw from Qandahar in 1881

His trip to US ally Georgia shouldn’t be regarded as having any anti-Russian intentions despite the optics

For the first time in its history, Pakistan is behaving independently of American interests

Afghanistan’s National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib went on an abusive outburst labelling Pakistan a brothel

From the US and Russian perspective, Pakistan is positioned to facilitate their economic diplomacy

It’s fitting that China and Pakistan joined forces in 2016 to establish the QCCM with Tajikistan and Afghanistan

Turkey believes that this means could most effectively expand its influence in the landlocked country

India should brace itself for becoming the victim of what might possibly be America’s next Hybrid War