At a time when the Taliban has gained full control over Afghanistan and there is no sign of any armed opposition in the country, Pakistan is helping the Taliban secure international recognition. The Taliban’s control of Afghanistan has created opportunities for some countries, while others see challenges to their power ambitions. Iran and Saudi Arabia are the Middle East’s irreconcilable rivals and often adopt opposing positions on Afghanistan. The current
At a time when the Taliban has gained full control over Afghanistan and there is no sign of any armed opposition in the country, Pakistan is helping the Taliban secure international recognition.
MoreIran-Pakistan ties after the Taliban takeover in Kabul may open a new chapter of more competition and less cooperation between the two key neighbors of Afghanistan. The previous Ashraf Ghani government had a
MorePakistan enjoyed only a brief period of five years of friendly relations with Afghanistan. It was during the first Taliban rule from 1996 to 2001 in Kabul. Otherwise, Islamabad has mostly faced
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