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1 – 10 of 22This 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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The move will have significant effect on the Pakistani Taliban Movement (TTP), a long-time enemy of the Pakistani state that has relied heavily on Afghan bases to carry out its…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281164
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PAKISTAN: Reliance on external financing will persist
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES275173
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Days earlier, reports emerged that peace negotiations between the TTP, an enemy of the Pakistani state, and Islamabad had ended in deadlock. It is unclear if the talks have ended…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272129
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Many observers nevertheless remain unconvinced that the country has completely cut ties with militant groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Meanwhile…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273488
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In late November, the TTP ended a ceasefire with Islamabad and ordered its combatants to return to full insurgency. Responding to the threat is a top priority for the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275209
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The attack was claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, an especially hard-line faction of the Pakistani Taliban Movement (TTP). Although the TTP has markedly stepped up its offensive against…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275848
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PAKISTAN/CHINA: Security will be sore point in ties
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES267174
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The Taliban agreed to talk to Kabul's delegation only reluctantly, under US pressure. The Kabul authorities were scarcely any keener. The insurgents' negotiating strategy appears…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256302
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Last week, its partners in the ‘Quad’ grouping -- the United States, Japan and Australia -- agreed to help increase its vaccine manufacturing and exporting capacity. Each of the…