Bard Professor of Political Studies Sanjib Baruah on the Predicament of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
“No one knows what the future holds for Afghanistan once US-led foreign troops fully withdraw from the country. But the swift battleground victories of the Taliban since the troops’ withdrawal began, have surprised many observers. While a return to Taliban rule is unlikely, few would rule out a descent into civil war.” If that occurs, writes Baruah, “President Ghani, of course, will have to share part of the blame, but only for his failure to master politics as the art of the possible despite being dealt a bad hand.”
Post Date: 08-03-2021
Post Date: 08-03-2021