Dr Raj Kumar Sharma writes: China seems to be hedging its bets on different stakeholders in Afghanistan. It is a close ally of Pakistan; it has channels of communication with the Taliban while it is also trying to strengthen the ANSF now.
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RTD with Sichuan University
The ‘Introductory Remarks’ were given by the Director, USI who welcomed the delegation and complemented the team on completing the joint project on “China’s One Belt and One Road: Initiatives, Challenges and Prospects”.
Tensions On Torkham Border : Can Afghanistan Be Bullied
RPS Bhadauria writes: Pakistan must realise that Afghanistan too has sovereign rights to defend its borders and cannot be bullied even by a nuclear power – Pakistan.
Political Motives behind Torkham border Clashes
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Pakistan has closed border with Afghanistan numerous times in in past as well, mainly to arm twist the Afghan government to convey its displeasure over their policies.
Salma Dam: Step towards Expanding Indo-Afghan Ties
Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury writes: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani stated that the completion of this dam was a “big step in deepening and broadening the relationship between Afghanistan and India.
Pakistan’s Dual Policy on Terrorism Continues
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: However, the bad terrorists were earlier part of good terrorist network and they were born out of the state sponsored terror infrastructure prevalent in Pakistan.