How the Taliban Chased the West Out of Afghanistan
The West had 20 years to advance the cause of social development in Afghanistan. Its failure opened the door for the return of the Taliban.
Articles by Vijay Prashad
A Viable—and Perhaps the Only—Path to Lasting Peace in Afghanistan
Editor's Note: The Taliban victory over the weekend and the evacuation of U.S. nationals cries out for context. That is why Toward Freedom is publishing this article that was submitted prior to the weekend's events. "Women are more mobilized, but they are not a powerful social movement. Afghanistan’s more liberal and left social forces are active underground and are not an organized force. These forces include the educated sections, who do not want extremist groups to drag the country into another proxy war. That proxy war would be between the Taliban, the U.S.-backed government in Kabul, and other militant groups that are no less dangerous than the Taliban or the U.S. government."
As the U.S. Withdraws From Afghanistan, China Forges Ties With the Taliban
Peace is not on the horizon for Afghanistan. The country remains caught in the ambitions of regional and global powers, wedged in the new “great game” that involves a contest between India and Pakistan, as well as the United States versus China, Russia, and Iran.
Civil War in Afghanistan Will Threaten Afghanistan, China and Pakistan
Dialogue between Afghanistan, China and Pakistan may be crucial to stopping terrorism in central and southern Asia.
Does Iran’s Economic Fate Depend on a Lifeline from China?
In the first few months of 2019, China bought about half of Iran’s crude oil exports.
The People of Palestine Are on the March
Israel has begun to bomb from the sky.