As Afghanistan falls, what does it mean for the Middle East?
- Written by Tony Walker, Vice-chancellor's fellow, La Trobe University

In the 19th century, the phrase “The Great Game” was used to describe competition for power and influence in Afghanistan, and neighbouring central and south Asia territories, between the British and Russian empires.
Neither side prevailed in what became known as the “graveyard of empires”.
Two centuries later,...
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