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Pakistan Would Do Well To Avoid A Second Proxy War With Russia In Afghanistan

Andrew Korybko argues that a misreading of Russia–Taliban ties could draw Pakistan into a dangerous regional escalation.

By Andrew Korybko · 7 min read · 1d ago
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Pakistan’s Latest Proxy War On Afghanistan Risks Destabilizing Central Asia

Andrew Korybko argues that reported Pakistani support for armed anti-government groups in Afghanistan could destabilise Central Asia and affect Russia’s interests.

Andrew Korybko · 3d ago
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Hebron Closures Displace Palestinian Families After Attack That Killed Two Israeli Soldiers

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Oleshky Ceasefire Plan Faces Conflicting Start Dates as Aid Preparations Begin

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Pakistan’s Latest Proxy War On Afghanistan Risks Destabilizing Central Asia

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Taiwan Reports 527 Injured as Typhoon Champi Moves Away

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Pakistan’s troubled Border and the Limits of Playing Both Sides

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Houthi Attacks Leave Most Riyadh Flights Cancelled as Saudi Airport Partly Reopens

Cirium data cited by Reuters show 86 per cent of scheduled Riyadh flights were cancelled between 8 and 25 October, even as domestic and selected international services resumed.

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Lula Wins Fourth Brazilian Presidential Term in Narrow Runoff

Brazil’s electoral court declared Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva the winner with 51.79 per cent; defeated candidate Flávio Bolsonaro says he will seek to challenge the result.

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Student-Backed List Leads Serbia Vote After Vučić Acknowledges Defeat

Preliminary figures from the Republic Electoral Commission give the Student List 52.65 per cent, after a protest movement challenged the ruling establishment.

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UN Inquiry Says Russian Energy Attacks in Ukraine Constitute War Crimes

A UN commission says systematic strikes on Ukraine’s energy system amounted to war crimes and crimes against humanity, and separately found evidence of foreign nationals recruited through deception or coercion.

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UN Inquiry Says Gaza Ceasefire Has Not Halted Alleged Genocidal Acts

A UN-mandated Commission of Inquiry says its findings point to continuing violations in Gaza and the West Bank; Israel rejects the report and disputes its conclusions.

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Two Passports, One Uniform: The Conscription Question Britain Hasn't Answered (Part Two)

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