Asia-Pacific
When US left Afghanistan, China moved in. So how's it going?
Five years on, Beijing's relations with the Taliban are a study in pragmatism and patience, but not exactly as expected
August 12, 2026
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QiOSK
What Pakistan's 'open war' on Taliban in Afghanistan really means
They hit Kabul and Kandahar hard, but believes it can manage escalation to achieve its goals
February 27, 2026
Middle East
Why Trump won't get Afghanistan's Bagram base back
While the Taliban have of course objected, Russia and China would have something to say too
October 06, 2025
Middle East
Millions of Afghans forced to return to a hellscape the world forgot
Iran and Pakistan are deporting people in en masse back to a country where Taliban revenge and abuse, no jobs or food, and grinding poverty, await
August 29, 2025
Military Industrial Complex
Turns out leaving Afghanistan did not unleash terror on US or region
There have been zero attacks against American-linked targets at home or abroad in the four years since the withdrawal
August 28, 2025
Middle East
The Taliban resistance lives on in the Lion of Panjshir's son
Ahmad Shah Massoud, hero of the Northern Alliance, was assassinated two days before 9/11. His namesake talks to RS.
September 10, 2024
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