Milos Zdravkovic: Afghanistan has failed mission and lesson for the future of the West
The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has led to a strengthening of the Taliban and uncertainty in the region, which Russia, China, India, Pakistan and Iran keep a watchful eye on, especially as neighboring countries, such as Russia in Tajikistan, have military bases, open or hidden defense partnerships, as well as great ambitions in the economy.
Experts from all meridians agree that the great powers fear the destabilization of this belt in Central Asia, but that they also have great hopes for the new situation.