To sustain peace in Kabul USA need to focus on other emerging factors present in Afghanistan
By Web Deskupdated : 2 months ago
Kabul: 12 December 2020: Several dimensions and actors are influencing, like Rusian influence, Chinese, Indian political game, border areas of Pakistan Iran and above all USA unpredictable moves. Recently the change in the USA leadership has increased hope. Taliban are agreed to allow few USA forces to remain on the land-only if the transitional government is dominated by the Taliban. To solve the Afghan quagmire USA must keep in mind that the Taliban are in contact with Al Qaida. Taliban only want sharia implementation in their territory, no trans-border expansion, although the effects somehow can create a little discomfort.
The issues are multi-faced, it's not only the Taliban but other movements and armed groups that are posing threat in this situation No government that does not include the Taliban would be able to defeat Daesh, the Turkistan Islamic Movement, or other militant outfits operating in the country. Only a Taliban inclusive government can deliver durable peace to the war-ravaged country. Ashraf Ghani’s government remains the biggest obstacle to any settlement with the Taliban. The key to resolving the impasses in talks lies with the US — the Kabul government cannot survive without external financial support.
Any real pressure brought to bear upon a beleaguered Kabul government would yield a tangible outcome. The way out of the deadlock is a multi-ethnic, broad-based government that includes the Taliban as a major partner and other factions including those currently in the government. The new transitional government will be established by convening a Loya Jirga — the traditional and time-honored Afghan institution that is respected all across the country. Continuance of the status quo will be dangerous because the increasing polarisation would spread chaos that could engulf the neighboring countries also.
These are some factors that would need to be incorporated in any approach for ushering the country on a path to sustainable peace. Contrary to the opinions expressed by certain quarters there are no ‘spoilers’ of the peace process other than those currently at the helm of affairs in Kabul. All regional countries would benefit hugely from a stable and peaceful Afghanistan that would reach out to all regional and world powers to protect its stability and make progress to change the lives of impoverished people who have suffered for too long. Any prolongation of the conflict would spell disaster.
To sustain peace in Kabul USA need to focus on other emerging factors present in Afghanistan
By Web Deskupdated : 2 months ago
Kabul: 12 December 2020: Several dimensions and actors are influencing, like Rusian influence, Chinese, Indian political game, border areas of Pakistan Iran and above all USA unpredictable moves. Recently the change in the USA leadership has increased hope. Taliban are agreed to allow few USA forces to remain on the land-only if the transitional government is dominated by the Taliban. To solve the Afghan quagmire USA must keep in mind that the Taliban are in contact with Al Qaida. Taliban only want sharia implementation in their territory, no trans-border expansion, although the effects somehow can create a little discomfort.
The issues are multi-faced, it's not only the Taliban but other movements and armed groups that are posing threat in this situation No government that does not include the Taliban would be able to defeat Daesh, the Turkistan Islamic Movement, or other militant outfits operating in the country. Only a Taliban inclusive government can deliver durable peace to the war-ravaged country. Ashraf Ghani’s government remains the biggest obstacle to any settlement with the Taliban. The key to resolving the impasses in talks lies with the US — the Kabul government cannot survive without external financial support.
Any real pressure brought to bear upon a beleaguered Kabul government would yield a tangible outcome. The way out of the deadlock is a multi-ethnic, broad-based government that includes the Taliban as a major partner and other factions including those currently in the government. The new transitional government will be established by convening a Loya Jirga — the traditional and time-honored Afghan institution that is respected all across the country. Continuance of the status quo will be dangerous because the increasing polarisation would spread chaos that could engulf the neighboring countries also.
These are some factors that would need to be incorporated in any approach for ushering the country on a path to sustainable peace. Contrary to the opinions expressed by certain quarters there are no ‘spoilers’ of the peace process other than those currently at the helm of affairs in Kabul. All regional countries would benefit hugely from a stable and peaceful Afghanistan that would reach out to all regional and world powers to protect its stability and make progress to change the lives of impoverished people who have suffered for too long. Any prolongation of the conflict would spell disaster.
