What's Russia's Self-Described Chess Game In Afghanistan?

Andrew Korybko- Russia's “chess” game in Afghanistan entails the promotion of a political solution as soon as possible, relying on the Taliban to protect the country's regional anti-terrorist interest

Russia’s “chess” game in Afghanistan entails the promotion of a political solution as soon as possible, relying on the Taliban to protect the country’s regional anti-terrorist interests, and accommodating legitimate US and Indian interests (especially those of an economic and financial nature) in order for those two extra-regional players to transition to becoming responsible stakeholders in post-withdrawal Afghanistan.

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