China, Pakistan and Russia set to increase Afghanistan influence
by Andrew Roth in Moscow, Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Ne from on (#5ND2K)
Analysis: three countries have all signalled a readiness to engage with Taliban authorities to some degree
Regional powers will see their influence increase dramatically in Afghanistan as the US executes a hasty, haphazard withdrawal and the Taliban return to power after 20 years.
Russia, Pakistan and China have all signalled a readiness to transition smoothly into engaging with Taliban authorities with varying levels of enthusiasm.
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