Between Success and Failure in Afghanistan: Advice for Qatar

Despite the US pullout and Taliban's triumph, Afghanistan remains in conflict with new groups emerging and internal strife. Peace is distant.

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Afghanistan's history of power struggles continues with multiple external actors and internal factions vying for influence.

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Qatar's neutral stance in the Afghan conflict makes it a potential mediator amid the involvement of multiple actors.

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Qatar's leverage, neutrality, and connections make it well-positioned to be a successful mediator in Afghanistan.

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Qatar's mediation efforts, economic success, and global influence have positioned it as a significant player on the international stage.

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Qatar's foreign policy as a mediator and its neutrality in the Afghanistan conflict have earned trust from various actors.

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Qatar's engagement in Afghanistan includes mediation efforts and the establishment of the Qatari Model of Conflict Resolution.

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Qatar's mediation efforts in Afghanistan hold potential for resolving the ongoing crisis in its latest phase.

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