Afghanistan's Neighbors Divided on Counter-Terrorism Approach
A divergence in counter-terrorism approaches to Afghanistan has surfaced, with Pakistan clashing with the Taliban over militant groups. A Moscow Format meeting failed to produce a joint statement, highlighting how neighboring countries like China, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan are prioritizing their own risk assessments and relations with Kabul over aligning with Pakistan's hardline stance.
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