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1 – 10 of 10This was a reference to criticism of Taliban rule by certain international players. While engagement between the emirate and the West remains limited, the Taliban are drawing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286669
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Talib had spent several months putting the guard together. His appointment formalises the establishment of the new force, which will be under Haibatullah’s direct orders.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283496
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Meanwhile, long-standing opposition groups such as the National Resistance Front (NRF) and Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) have re-launched armed campaigns within Afghanistan.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282926
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In 2022, the community’s Ashura observances passed off relatively smoothly under Taliban protection. The Taliban said this year that restrictions were necessary to ensure security…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281357
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In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made certain comments about cross-border terrorism and territorial integrity that were widely perceived as barbs directed at…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280864
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IRAN/IRAQ: Pilgrimage issues could raise tensions
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES272668
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Both India and the UAE hope the first visit by an Indian prime minister for 34 years will boost a relationship that has struggled to take root. Officials on both sides have failed…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB202699
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UNITED STATES: Senate foreign policy role will grow
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES241593
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Separately, the recent Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was a strategic win, given the military-security establishment’s long-standing support for the group. The Taliban’s 'Haqqani…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265641
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With split control of Congress and divergent policy priorities in many areas between Democrats and Republicans, only parts of Trump’s suggested agenda stand much chance of…