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The Shura Council was first proposed in 2003 but fears that it would prove a combative institution prompted the authorities three times to postpone its introduction. Since it was…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273123
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The emir in November 2019 ordered work to begin on long-delayed legislative polls for the Shura Council, requiring decisions on voting mechanisms and electoral districting. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254860
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The militants' losses demonstrate their resilience rather than weakness. Kabul is trying to restart talks with the Taliban and assert ownership of the process. Whether the Taliban…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221907
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Khalilzad's efforts to kick-start a peace process have had a significant impact on Taliban thinking about future strategy. Some see transforming the insurgency into a political…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242611
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However, a Taliban spokesman also denounced the meeting and its message. The movement has yet to respond to government appeals for talks, partly because several Taliban factions…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235212
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The October 2 election elicited 63.5% turnout among eligible Qatari voters, who chose among 233 individual candidates, since political parties remain banned. Fulfilling the 2003…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264595
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Outlook for Afghanistan's security in 2017.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220473
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The Taliban will exploit the White House's desire to withdraw from Afghanistan at almost any cost, including the imposition of defective political solutions. Taliban leader Mullah…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251685
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Prospects for political dissent in Oman.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230667
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IS post-Baghdadi