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David Loyn

The Spectator

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Afghanistan is crumbling

On Monday, an engineer set himself on fire in a Kabul street because he could not find work to feed his wife and three children. He died in hospital....

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David Loyn

Chaos in Iran spells trouble for the Taliban

The US-Israeli attack on Iran presents an opportunity to get rid of the Taliban in Afghanistan. If there is a collapse of central authority in Iran,...

02.03.2026 7

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David Loyn

Afghanistan / There's trouble at the top in the Taliban

20.01.2026 30

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The UN has become the Taliban’s lapdog

07.07.2025 20

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David Loyn

Can India and Pakistan de-escalate?

08.05.2025 20

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David Loyn