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“America First” Means Re-Engaging with Afghanistan

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As Washington looks away from Kabul, Moscow and Beijing are leaning in. Beijing has maintained dialogue — without formal recognition — with the new Afghan government to sustain its investments and border security. Russia, on the other hand, was the first nation to formally recognize the Taliban’s government, promising incoming investment and additional avenues for… Continue reading “America First” Means Re-Engaging with Afghanistan
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