Newspaper - Analysis & Comment - September 18, 2025
Taliban seek quid pro quo from US

Taliban seek quid pro quo from US

Unlike previous occasions, Kabul is now looking to secure concessions before complying with the Trump administration’s wishes.
Published 18 Sep, 2025 08:09am
Analysis: Half-empty or half-full?

Analysis: Half-empty or half-full?

Aurangzeb’s optimism wasn’t shared by many who have repeatedly seen enthusiastic reforms being sacrificed at the altar of political expediency.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 12:32pm
Nuclear neighbours in high wire act

Nuclear neighbours in high wire act

Each side has played its hand to maximum effect, yet each also understands that pushing the envelope too far would risk mutual destruction.
Published 08 May, 2025 07:53am
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