My new story, available here, looks at China’s growing role in Afghanistan and the prospects of expanding its Belt & Road Initiative there.
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Has Pakistan Won the War in Afghanistan?
During a recent trip to Lahore, several Pakistanis told me that their country had won the Afghan war. My new article asks if this is true.
US Greatly Downplaying Size of Afghan Taliban
My new story at TRT World shows that the Taliban has around three times as many fighters as officials estimate, in addition to tens of thousands of support personnel.
India, Russia, and the S-400 Deal
My new article, available here, considers the political ramifications of the S-400 missile deal between India and Russia.
Should India Talk to the Taliban?
India is the only major country involved in Afghanistan that does not have contacts with the Taliban. Should it reconsider? Read my new article in TRT World for more.
The Crisis in US-Saudi Relations
I have a new piece up at TRT World on the escalating crisis in US-Saudi relations, and the possibility that Riyadh will get closer to Russia and China as a result.
Can Saudi Arabia Play Peacemaker in Afghanistan?
I have an article at TRT World examining Saudi Arabia’s role in Afghanistan, available here.
