Taliban Struggle For Diplomatic Recognition
But increasing religious radicalism turns off allies
By: Salman Rafi Sheikh
Unlike the 1990s, when the Taliban won recognition quickly from their allies in the Muslim world – Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE – the current regime, which came into power almost six weeks ago, is struggling to win diplomatic acknowledgment.
Pakistan, their closest ally, hasn’t recognized them even as Islamabad continues to m…
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