China’s peace initiatives in Afghanistan reflect a broader strategy of promoting regional stability through pragmatic engagement, development assistance, and counter-terrorism cooperation.
With the Taliban having exceeded expectations and reduced poppy cultivation to levels not seen since 2001, there is now a real need to understand the potential effects of the drugs ban on Afghanistan, the region, and further downstream.
With its origins rooted in the aftermath of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, ISIS K has grown into a formidable terrorist organization, spreading its influence across Afghanistan and neighboring countries.
In the context of the new Cold War between the Global North and Global South, Afghanistan finds itself at a critical juncture, serving as a potential battleground for geopolitical interests and strategic manoeuvring.
With the Taliban assuming power and claiming to have unified the country after four decades of war, the security dynamics have undergone significant shifts, prompting both cautious optimism and apprehension among observers
