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Analyzing the Afghan War
The bombing of the world trade center and the refusal of the Taliban to hand over Osama Bin Laden to the USA became the instant causes of the US war in Afghanistan. Looking back on […]
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U.S Exit and Impending Chaos in Afghanistan
After spending two decades on the rugged terrains of Afghanistan, another superpower has edged close to making its final exit from the often denominated ‘graveyards of empires’ that is Afghanistan. The U.S’ association with Afghanistan […]
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Letting Go of Afghanistan, Easier Said Than Done!
No one would be new to the 20year long on going war of 21st century. With the American troop withdrawal now set on 4th of July, Afghan war transcends into a transitional phase. In a […]
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Why the American Desperation On Securing Bases In Pakistan?
Background Afghanistan, of course. As a sequel to the 9/11 attack on American soil, the USA initiated a war codenamed Operation Enduring Freedom against the Taliban government in Afghanistan. The military aim of dismantling the […]
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“Absolutely Not” & the Future of Afghan Peace Process
The recent direct and unambiguous interview statement of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan “Absolutely Not” in response to the question over hosting US military airbases to be used against other countries is what has been […]
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US withdrawal from Afghanistan: A Dilemma for Pakistan
Afghanistan has plunged further into turmoil as American forces rush to leave. The emerging crisis has an aspect of inevitability about it. The Afghan Taliban has accelerated its military attack as a result of the […]
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US Withdrawal: Why Taliban are Undefeatable?
The 21st century is home to constant ups and downs in world affairs. The first quarter of this century allowed the world to witness several global changes. From Libya, Iraq to Syria, the world expected […]
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US Withdrawal from Afghanistan
The US President Joe Biden plans to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan until September 11, a decision that would mark an end to the US’s longest 20 years war after the terrorist attacks that […]
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Blooding, War Crimes and a Sorry State of “Sorry” – A Poststructuralist Lens
On 19 Nov 2020, Chief of the Australian Defence Force Angus Campbell released the findings of The Brereton Inquiry. The inquiry report, directed at finding the conduct of Australian armed forces in Afghanistan, found credible […]
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Revitalizing Cricket Diplomacy with Afghanistan
In his first meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan, U.S. President Donald Trump introduced him as one of the greatest athletes in his sport. Undoubtedly, PM Khan is widely-regarded as one of the all-time […]