Lt Gen Ghanshyam Singh Katoch (Retd) writes about the impact of political uncertainty on the upcoming Presidential election in Afghanistan. The uncertainty stems from the fact that the Taliban have indicated that they would want to make amendments in the Constitution to make it suitable for Afghanistan in case they come to power; the present constitution is viewed by them as imposed.
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Afghanistan Presidential Election Candidates – Reading the Tea Leaves
Lt Gen Ghanshyam Singh Katoch writes at the present times the Taliban would be more accommodating and accept a power sharing arrangement where there is either a democracy as the NUG has or a democracy where fixed electoral seats are apportioned on ethnic lines.
Counterview– Afghanistan: Alternate Futures
Lt Gen Ghanshyam Singh Katoch paints an alternative scenario for Afghanistan if the the US persists with its withdrawal plan. He suggests a new equation between India-Pakistan and the Taliban led government.
The 4th Afghanistan-India Security Dialogue, Kabul, Nov 25, 2018
The 4th “Afghanistan-India Security Dialogue” co-organised by Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) and United Service Institute of India (USI) was held at the AISS Kabul on November 25, 2018. The theme of this dialogue was “Experience of Afghanistan and India in the F ield of Counterterrorism.”
Afghanistan: A Sea of Poppies
Anindita writes how the surging poppy cultivation and opium production has got embedded in the socio-economic structure of Afghanistan, and how it creates multiple challenges for the country . Opium economy is is not just fuelling the Taliban Insurgency but has also become the backbone of the rural economy.
USI Organised a Round Table Discussion “Uzbek-Indian Partnership in ensuring Regional Peace and Stability: Challenges and Prospects” with Uzbekistan delegation on 28 Sept 2018 at USI
USI Organised a round table discussion “Uzbek-Indian Partnership in ensuring Regional Peace and Stability: Challenges and Prospects” with Uzbekistan delegation on 28 Sept 2018 at USI.
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