China’s anxiety about a precipitate withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan is even greater than its unhappiness about the prospect of long-term US bases.
Donald Trump has promised more troops in Afghanistan and criticised Pakistan for supporting terrorism. Experts explain what this could mean for India and south Asia.
TRUMP HAS A NEW REASON TO STAY IN AFGHANISTAN: BUSINESS
A skeptic of sending more troops to Afghanistan, Donald Trump has found a reason to keep the US engaged in the war-torn region – the country's vast mineral wealth.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SEEKS INPUTS FROM BUSINESSMEN ON AFGHANISTAN
In recent weeks, top advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump sought alternatives to the Defense Department plans...
In the first of the two-part essay, Adrian Levy and Cathy Scott-Clark, authors of the new book “The Exile: The Flight of Osama bin Laden”, list the number of close shaves that the al-Qaeda emir had with the authorities.
FIGHTING IN AFGHANISTAN WITHOUT A STRATEGY
US Defense Secretary James Mattis made an alarming admission: “We are not winning in Afghanistan right now.”
On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
Western punditry is micro-analysing Chinese, Pakistani insights and actions yet not a word about Karbubble Korruptanista and their collective sad inability to govern and deliver. Yet Trump is unquestionalby giving them a free ride for forseeable future. The weakest link in the Trump set up is who is this Afghan who will run Kabul? Who will make the deal and then deliver?
Ghani is the Nguyễn Văn Thiệu of Karbubble. What is next for this Land of Sorrows….
Western punditry is micro-analysing Chinese, Pakistani insights and actions yet not a word about Karbubble Korruptanista and their collective sad inability to govern and deliver. Yet Trump is unquestionalby giving them a free ride for forseeable future. The weakest link in the Trump set up is who is this Afghan who will run Kabul? Who will make the deal and then deliver?
Ghani is the Nguyễn Văn Thiệu of Karbubble. What is next for this Land of Sorrows….