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What are the potential origins and locations for the outbreak of a third world war?

East Asia poses the most significant threat to global peace, with potential conflicts here being more intense and larger in scale than any that could arise in the Middle East or Europe. In contrast to its challenges in Afghanistan and a mixed performance in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Biden administration has established a robust diplomatic legacy in Asia. It has created a network … Continue reading What are the potential origins and locations for the outbreak of a third world war?

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PTM, its historical context and key facts

The PTM has seemingly succeeded in organizing the Grand Jirga despite numerous challenges. To mitigate the impact of previous setbacks, the provincial chief executive was tasked with overseeing the event, while the federal government lifted its ban on the PTM. Previously, the federal authorities had prohibited the Pashtun Protection Movement and classified it as a banned organization. A notification from the Home Ministry issued last … Continue reading PTM, its historical context and key facts

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Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban movement Amir Khan Muttaqi
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Russia delist the Taliban as a terrorist organization

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that the decision to delist the Taliban as a terrorist organization was made “at the highest level,” according to the state news agency TASS. Zamir Kabulov, President Vladimir Putin‘s special representative for Afghanistan, indicated that this decision requires various legal processes to be implemented for it to take effect. In July, Putin stated that Russia views the Taliban as … Continue reading Russia delist the Taliban as a terrorist organization

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DISPUTES

Ambitious plans to alter the power structure in the Middle East and unforeseen consequences

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Saturday that the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah represents a significant shift in the regional power dynamics that could last for years. Netanyahu perceives this moment as a chance to fundamentally alter the power structure in the Middle East, believing that Hezbollah has been severely weakened. However, achieving total victory remains a challenge, and those who attain … Continue reading Ambitious plans to alter the power structure in the Middle East and unforeseen consequences

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Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban movement Amir Khan Muttaqi
DIPLOMACY

Taliban now oversees 39 Afghan embassies around the world

The Taliban administration currently oversees 39 Afghan embassies and consulates worldwide, three years following its takeover of Afghanistan and the subsequent fall of the Western-supported government, as reported by the acting foreign ministry on Thursday. No international government has officially recognized the Taliban administration; however, both China and the United Arab Emirates have accepted its ambassadors in their respective capitals. Numerous governments, particularly Western nations … Continue reading Taliban now oversees 39 Afghan embassies around the world

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