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Syed Basim Raza And Muhammad Shoaib

Syed Basim Raza And Muhammad Shoaib

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Where Afghanistan Fits in Iran’s Changing Regional Playbook

Where Afghanistan Fits in Iran’s Changing Regional Playbook

Afghanistan occupies a central position in Tehran’s changing playbook, as the country is both a risk and a buffer for Iran.

31.10.2025 5

The Diplomat

Syed Basim Raza And Muhammad Shoaib

Managed Instability: China’s Quiet Preference for a Contained Afghanistan

Beijing appears to have realized that sustainable peace in Afghanistan will require more effort than it can spare.

25.10.2025 6

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Syed Basim Raza And Muhammad Shoaib