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Author: Shahab Yousafzai

Shahab Yousafzai

Kabul’s India tilt cannot offset the security realities shaping Afghanistan’s ties with Pakistan, Iran, China, Russia, and Central Asia.
Pakistan’s religious diplomacy in Afghanistan falters as Taliban nationalism limits influence.
Russian Recognition: Taliban government, stirring global reactions, boosting regional energy hopes, but risking tensions with the U.S. and its allies.