Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban avoid a deeper war for now, but how long can the peace hold?
- Written by Amin Saikal, Adjunct Professor of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia; Victoria University; Australian National University
In recent weeks, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have engaged in the most serious military clashes between the two neighbours in several years.
Qatar and Turkey mediated a ceasefire on Sunday, bringing an end to the hostilities that have killed dozens of people and wounded hundreds.
Both countries have agreed to respect one another’s...
