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Rupert Stone In June 2022, the Indian government announced the reopening of its embassy in Kabul. To many, this came as a surprise. Weren’t...

The Consequences of the Ukrainian Conflict on South Asia

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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: An International Law Perspective

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Pakistan’s Enduring TTP Woes

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Deconstructing the Growing Islamic State Threat to Afghanistan

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Post-U.S. Withdrawal Afghanistan: A New Strategic Power Corridor

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Taliban Won the War: What Lies Ahead?

Sabtain Ahmed Dar In January 1989, most of the Soviet forces went back home yet the inner ring of Kabul defenses was active to...

Why Turkey Cannot Save the Day in Afghanistan

Rupert Stone As the US withdraws from Afghanistan, Turkey is stepping up to the plate. In April, it agreed to host a peace...

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