The Russian Footprint in Afghanistan
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Raoof Hasan
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The End of Atlanticism?
Tughral Yamin
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China’s Afghanistan Threat
Rupert Stone
Afghanistan is not a priority for its largest neighbour, China. Beijing did not commit troops to the war that began in 2001, and its economic footprint has been...
Three Routes to Pakistan’s Containment by India and the US
Andrew Korybko
The US-Indian Strategic Partnership aims to “contain” Pakistan in three ways that go beyond the conventional model of fomenting instability within its borders.
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Book Review | Diplomatic Footprints
Diplomatic Footprints
Author: Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhary
ISBN: 978-969-35-3368-2
Publisher: Sang-e-Meel Publications
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Pakistan, GSP+, and the International Criminal Court
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Understanding China’s Growing Influence in Central Asia
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