Ep. 70: On Afghanistan and Qatar

States of Anarchy with Hamsini Hariharan

In episode 70, Hamsini answers listener questions about global affairs:. Why did Ajit Doval visit Afghanistan in January 2021? What are the implications of the recent Qatar deal?

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Relevant Links:
Recommended Reading
- The Biden Administration’s Inheritance- US-Taliban deal - https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/biden-administrations-inheritance-us-taliban-deal-review-recalibrate-or-replace/

• NSA Ajit Doval Visits Kabul - https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/nsa-ajit-doval-visits-kabul-discusses-afghan-peace-process-combating-terrorism20210113223708/

• Rallying Old Friends- https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/rallying-old-friends-adapting-evolving-afghan-theatre/

• India pitches for Immediate Comprehensive Ceasefire to Foster Peace in Afghanistan -https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-pitches-for-immediate-comprehensive-ceasefire-to-foster-peace-in-afghanistan/585689/

• In Kabul, Ajit Doval calls for reigning in terror groups - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/in-kabul-ajit-doval-calls-for-reining-in-terror-groups-for-lasting-peace/articleshow/80256395.cms

• Taliban peace talks - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-54016760

• Unresolved Issues Remain as Qatar Blockade Ends - https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/unresolved-issues-remain-as-qatar-blockade-ends/Mediation

• Qatari Foreign Policy- https://web.archive.org/web/20131007183501/http://www18.georgetown.edu/data/people/mk556/publication-61175.pdf.

• The GCC - Qatar Crisis Explained: All you need to know -https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-gcc-qatar-crisis-explained-all-you-need-to-know_b_5947b9ece4b024b7e0df4daf

• Qatar crisis: Saudi Arabia and allies restore diplomatic ties with emirate
  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-55538792
  https://pomeps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/POMEPS_GCC_Qatar-Crisis.pdf

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