Russia’s Pragmatic Stance Towards The Taliban Debunks Western Fearmongering By Andrew Korybko According to Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov, Western journalists are misportraying the situation since Russia’s view is that there’s no reason to panic. ISIS isn’t rising, Kabul is… Read More ›
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Virtue Signalling And False Comparisons About Afghanistan By Alt-Media Community
Virtue Signalling And False Comparisons About Afghanistan By Alt-Media Community By Andrew Korybko Everyone’s entitled to express their personal views about whatever it is that they’re passionate about, but one can’t help but get the impression that some voices in the… Read More ›
Here’s Why The US Withdrawal From Afghanistan Was Such A Spectacular Failure
Here’s Why The US Withdrawal From Afghanistan Was Such A Spectacular Failure By Andrew Korybko The reason why everything fell apart so quickly as opposed to proceeding in phases is attributable to the US’ failure to establish military tripwires and advance… Read More ›
Ashraf Ghani Was Always The Greatest Obstacle To Peace In Afghanistan
Ashraf Ghani Was Always The Greatest Obstacle To Peace In Afghanistan By Andrew Korybko He had the right to remain in office as the country’s internationally recognized leader, but clinging to power on this unconvincing so-called “democratic pretext” was really nothing… Read More ›
The “Great Western Escape” From Afghanistan
The “Great Western Escape” From Afghanistan By Andrew Korybko The “Great Western Escape” from Afghanistan carries with it powerful imagery that speaks to the countless failures of the international coalition. The Taliban are taking over Afghanistan a lot quicker than most… Read More ›
A Chinese-US Military Conflict Can Be Avoided If America Has The Will
A Chinese-US Military Conflict Can Be Avoided If America Has The Will By Andrew Korybko The reason why this has yet to happen is because some American elites profit from perpetuating the narrative of a New Cold War against China. US… Read More ›
Will India And Iran Ally With Kabul Against The Taliban?
Will India And Iran Ally With Kabul Against The Taliban? By Andrew Korybko Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar’s visit to Tehran to attend Iranian President Raisi’s inauguration saw the Islamic Republic’s new leader praise India’s role in establishing security in Afghanistan,… Read More ›
The Diplomatic Dynamics Of The Afghan Peace Process Are Challenging
The Diplomatic Dynamics Of The Afghan Peace Process Are Challenging By Andrew Korybko The perfect storm for another regional humanitarian crisis is brewing with unpredictable consequences for all stakeholders. The situation doesn’t seem like it’ll improve anytime soon considering the challenging… Read More ›
The New Cold War And Russia’s Balancing Act With China
The New Cold War And Russia’s Balancing Act With China By Andrew Korybko Influential Russian Scholar Sergey Karaganov’s recent interview about the strategic dynamics of the New Cold War dedicates a lot of attention to articulating Russia’s balancing act with China… Read More ›
The Extended Troika Is Incomplete Without India And Iran But It’ll Still Manage
The Extended Troika Is Incomplete Without India & Iran But It’ll Still Manage By Andrew Korybko India’s and Iran’s refusal to participate in the Extended Troika on Afghanistan alongside Russia, Pakistan, China, and the US due to New Delhi’s reluctance to… Read More ›