Russia recruiting Afghan commandos for Ukraine war
MONITORING (SW) – Members of Afghanistan’s elite National Army Commando Corps, who were abandoned by the United States and Western allies when the country fell
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Analysts see Russia challenging the US in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – Russia is working actively to “normalize” the situation in Afghanistan, President Vladimir Putin said during a visit to neighboring Tajikistan, evoking Moscow’s responsibilities in the area.
Experts say presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan is concerning
KABUL (SW) – Experts have eexpressed concerns about the Russian Defense Minister’s remarks in regard to the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan.
Putin aims to solidify position in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) -Political analysts believe Russia is aiming to solidify its position in Afghanistan on the heels of the US withdrawal.
Afghanistan at the agenda of regional dialogue in Dushanbe
MONITORING (SW) – Latest developments in Afghanistan and regional threats were on the agenda of the fourth Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.
India hosts SCO-RATS meet; focus on the situation in Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – Counter-terrorism experts from India, Pakistan and other member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Monday deliberated on boosting cooperation in combating various regional security challenges at a meeting hosted by New Delhi.
Analysts see the US seeking physical presence in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – Analysts believe the US is seeking to re-establish physical presence in Afghanistan in a bid to have a check on China and Russia.
Analysts see no early signs for recognition of Islamic Emirate internationally
KABUL (SW) – China has become the latest following Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Qatar and Russia to recognize the appointment of Afghan diplomats by the Islamic Emirate.
China urges the US to unfreeze assets of Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – Two key meetings on the Afghan situation convened in China’s Anhui Province on Thursday, with one, the Troika Plus meeting, the first occasion where representatives from Russia and the US sat together since the start of the Ukraine crisis.
Biden warns China over sidings with Russia
MONITORING (SW) -US President Joe Biden has warned his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping of ‘consequences’ if China backs Russia.
Turkey hosts international conference
MONITORING (SW) – Politicians, diplomats, opinion makers, and academics from around the world have gathered in Turkiye to discuss hot-button global issues at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF).
MEP criticizes international community for ignoring Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – Member of the European Parliament, Clare Daly, has lashed out at the international community for ignoring the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
