बृहस्पतिवार (9 सितंबर) को यानी 9/11 के हमले की बीसवीं बरसी से दो दिन पहले ब्रिक्स देशों का आभासी माध्यम से शिखर सम्मेलन संपन्न हुआ, जिसमें अफगानिस्तान के ताजा हालात पर चर्चा हुई। संयुक्त घोषणा पत्र में कहा गया कि, ‘हम आतंकवाद से लड़ने की प्राथमिकता को रेखांकित करते हैं, जिसमें आतंकी संगठनों द्वारा अफगान क्षेत्र को आतंकी पनाहगाह के […]
Onus is on Taliban to decide how world reacts to regime The Statesman 07 Sep 2021 Resolution number 2593, passed by the UNSC just prior to India handing over its presidency, read, ‘(UNSC) demands that Afghan territory not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter, train terrorists or plan or finance terrorist acts.’ The resolution […]
Terrorist groups in Afghanistan tied to Taliban The Excelsior 06 Sep 2021 The attack on Kabul airport was claimed by the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), which was founded by former members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), after they fled from Northwest Pakistan. They officially claim they are enemies of the Taliban and the US, Taliban because its […]
Afghanistan’s neighbours brace for a grim future The Statesman 31 Aug 2021 The US commencement of withdrawal opened doors for the Taliban to take control of Afghanistan. There is no doubt that the Taliban was supported by Pakistan and China for their selfish interests. With the Taliban in control of the country, the world is rushing to evacuate its […]
Will China’s pro-Taliban game in Afghanistan favour Pakistan India News Network 25 Aug 2021 Historically, Afghanistan has been an Indo-Pak battleground. Both nations have sought influence in the country, albeit for different reasons. Whenever India was close to the ruling dispensation in Afghanistan, Pakistan would be concerned. Whenever Pakistan had the Afghan leadership in its pockets, India was concerned. This […]
Afghanistan collapse hits American prestige The Excelsior 24 Aug 2021 The collapse of the democratic government in Afghanistan resulted in President Biden addressing the nation and defending his decision stating that the US could not stay there forever and the Afghan government and army, which it funded, equipped and trained, were responsible for their own country. His own intelligence […]
Some things will change, more will remain the same The Statesman 24 Aug 2021 The entry of Taliban 2.0 into Kabul and ongoing talks to form an inclusive government projects a picture that the Taliban is willing to bend to display a positive image. This is being supplemented by statements from their spokespersons, aiming to prove that Taliban 2.0 […]
The fall of Afghanistan The Statesman 17 Aug 2021 The fall of Afghanistan in under 10 days to the ragtag Taliban, leaves more questions than answers. What led to the collapse of the Afghan army, funded by the US and trained by many nations including India, will be studied to draw lessons for the future. Issues assessed will include morale […]
Talking to the Taliban is Indian challenge The Statesman 20 Jul 2021 The world watches as the US withdraws from Afghanistan leaving the country in the throes of civil war. It will complete its withdrawal in the next few weeks by when clashes between the Taliban and Afghan security forces would be at its peak. David Petraeus, an ex-commander […]
Why is Pakistan concerned about Afghanistan? Bharat Shakti 30 Jun 2021 In an interview to Tolo News of Afghanistan last week, Pakistan Foreign Minister, SM Qureshi stated, ‘if you try and create this impression that violence is high (in Afghanistan) because of the Taliban…again, that would be an exaggeration. Why do I say that? Aren’t there other elements over […]