Mon. May 11th, 2026

Perspective

Is Afghanistan staring at a regime change?

Most of Afghanistan’s neighbours have come around to reconciling themselves with the inevitability of Taliban rule. The only exception, ironically, is Pakistan, which created and promoted the Taliban. Many of the insinuations about regime change have originated from there.

India Ramps Up Support after Afghan Quake, Vying with China for Influence

Chinese and Indian support is crucial for the Taliban, which seized power after US-led NATO forces withdrew in 2021 but remains shunned by Western nations over restrictions on women and UN sanctions.

https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/05/india-ramps-up-support-after-afghan-quake-vying-with-china-for-influence?fbclid=IwY2xjawN5VEtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6dUSm0GbVByQ_EPY7hGFLSP-75cnHkZVGe_uwvoADcYFk24TpNSbsxPnwbww_aem_PX-lUKPrWOK1td5goNP77Q