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The Growing International Divide Over Taliban Ties Will Risk Regional Stability

Aug 4, 2025 | 15:46 GMT

As Afghanistan's neighbors deepen ties with the Taliban and Western states remain cautious, a widening diplomatic divide threatens to complicate efforts to address the country's worsening crises and regional security risks.

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