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Indian commentators are acknowledging that keeping a distance from the Afghan Taliban was a mistake. Now that India has closed down its consulates in Kandahar, Jalalabad and Herat, they are realizing that there are no permanent friends or enemies – only national…
President Joe Biden recently announced the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan starting May 1, to be completed by September 11, this year. This announcement is being criticized by the retired American generals and pro-establishment politicians, who still see merit in keeping…
Any move that can push Pakistan and India away from the dangers of war offers a sense of relief, even if temporarily.
The unique feature of this positive development is that the two countries have formally announced a ceasefire along the LOC through…
There are reports that the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is contemplating to review the agreement signed by former President Donald Trump's administration with the Taliban.
It is not surprising that the ground realities in Afghanistan, especially continuous violence in the country, pose…
A lot of haggling can be seen amongst the major players in the Middle East on Joe Biden's glimmering that after the U.S. election he would rejoin the Iranian nuclear deal, called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Undoubtedly, Biden's decision would…
2020 has been a tumultuous year for the entire world, especially the Middle East, with far reaching impact on the region’s politics and economy. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the region’s economy, shrinking it on an average by 10 percent. If the…
The resumption of intra-Afghan dialogue in Doha on January 5 is the beginning of the arduous and complicated journey towards peace. The two sides have agreed on the modalities of talks after three months of intense negotiations. All eyes are fixed on…
A few weeks ago, Pakistani diplomacy, known traditionally for punching above its weight, landed another historic win when Pakistan was elected to a fifth, three-year term at the UN Human Rights Council.
Building upon its earlier tally of 151 votes in 2017, Pakistan…