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1 – 10 of 25Nawaz Sharif, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) or PML(N) party and a three-time former prime minister, appears to have the backing of the politically powerful…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284894
ISSN: 2633-304X
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On October 3, Pakistan's caretaker government announced November 1 as the deadline for all “illegal” immigrants to leave the country. It has been clear from the outset that the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283670
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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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After a series of conciliatory moves, the Biden administration is trying to persuade the Taliban to make concessions in return for financial assistance. Taliban leaders are…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274860
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Its objective is not to prevent a US troop withdrawal but to ensure this results in worse terms and maximum embarrassment for Washington, and in greater Iranian influence. To that…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253774
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US President Donald Trump, like his predecessor, is pursuing a strategy of forcing the Afghan Taliban to a military standstill and using that advantage to press for a negotiated…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225553
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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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Iranian capacity to mobilise Afghan clients.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250226
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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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A nascent peace process taking shape since February has so far led to diplomatic contacts and a brief ceasefire. Fighting on the ground is not in itself an indicator of Taliban…