The repetition by US Defense Secretary James Mattis during his recent visit to Islamabad that Pakistan should “redouble” its efforts against Islamist militants has further strained an already tumultuous relationship. These recent public statements mask the broader disarray in US foreign policy and the flaws in the new approach to Afghanistan and South Asia unveiled earlier this year.
Tag: Central Asia
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Miroslav Jenča, UN assistant secretary-general for political affairs, discusses the need for a strong on-the-ground presence when engaging in preventive diplomacy.
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While the reorientation to Russia and the East has vexed the Washington and Brussels, the election of US president Donald Trump this month may provide an unexpected catalyst for thawing relations between the US and Turkey.
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Daisaku Higashi, Associate Professor at the University of Sophia, discusses lessons from Afghanistan for the design of peace and political transition processes.
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Former Afghani Interior Minister Ali A, Jalali discusses the challenges of rebuilding institutions and state-society relations following periods of conflict and instability.
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One of the key priorities of the new Ghani administration will be to find a way to achieve lasting peace with the Taliban.
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In this interview, Afghan MP Naderi discusses the strength of democratic values in Afghanistan, expressing hope for more political participation by women and youth.
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After a peaceful handover of power, the question is whether the new Afghan unity government can survive the fractious conditions of its birth.
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As Afghanistan awaits the results of the second round of presidential elections, only a real understanding of democracy can help the country take the most out of this vote.
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As run-off elections approach, Afghanistan’s next president will need to reassess the country’s approach to Iran on natural resources and internal security.
