Jana Puglierin discusses lessons learnt from Germany’s and NATO’s military mission in Afghanistan
To me, this shows is the end of one geopolitical era, which was about creating a liberal international order, and the beginning of a new one, which is about the competition between China and America
Mark Leonard comments on what the US withdrawal from Afghanistan means for global geo-politics
Qatar has positioned itself as the go-to mediator with the Taliban. It was a risky bet, especially considering the optics with the wider public, but it paid off
Cinzia Bianco believes that Qatar’s gamble in positioning itself as the go-between for the Taliban has paid off
Qatar has positioned itself as the go-to mediator with the Taliban. It was a risky bet, especially considering the optics with the wider public, but it paid off.
Qatar is well-positioned to be the first contact point for regional and international players, explains Cinzia Bianco
The situation is a huge risk for Turkey, there is no doubt. Iran will also stand to lose if the Taliban returns to its old ways and provides a safe haven for Islamist extremists.
Andrew Small comments on China’s possible engagement in Afghanistan
No one will fill the void of the United States; not even the European Union, which is now is under great pressure, which now, fearing terrorism and immigration
Frédéric Grare’s comment about the power vacuum left by the United States in Afghanistan
The speed with which the Taliban have taken power has taken aback some Gulf Countries, who thought they had more time to implement the new strategies with the group
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