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Taliban Seeks Diplomatic Ties with China, Russia Amid Challenges

5/6/2025

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Afghanistan's Taliban, once isolated after regaining power in 2021, are now forging diplomatic ties with China and Russia, despite ongoing human rights criticisms. As they pursue trade agreements and infrastructure initiatives, their fraught relationship with Pakistan poses a significant hurdle to achieving broader international acceptance and economic stability.

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Afghanistan's Taliban, once isolated after regaining power in 2021, are now forging diplomatic ties with China and Russia, despite ongoing human rights criticisms. As they pursue trade agreements and infrastructure initiatives, their fraught relationship with Pakistan poses a significant hurdle to achieving broader international acceptance and economic stability.