The state visit of Chinese President Xi to Saudi Arabia is not solely about oil, but it is about showing the United States that new geopolitical allies have been found.
After Russia invaded Ukraine, Germany increased its military spending substantially. Wary of the crisis closer to home, Berlin might not be able to play its role in providing security to other parts of the world.
In this week’s Gandhara Briefing, we bring you insights on the Taliban’s future, the potential new Great Game in Afghanistan, and a university graduate who is running a secret school to educate teenage Afghan girls.
For 20 years, the West had a firm foothold in Afghanistan. Now, with the Taliban back in power, the United States and its allies have retreated. Seeking to fill void are regional powers China and Russia. Some analysts say the region threatens to become an anti-Western hub.