Nearly 20 years after invading Afghanistan to oust the Taliban and al-Qaeda, the United States military on July 3 vacated Bagram, its biggest airfield in the country. Meanwhile, fighting raged amid the U.S. exit and the Taliban’s march through northern Afghanistan has continued to gain momentum with the capture of several districts. In this episode, we look at where Afghanistan is headed and examine its uncertain future as the U.S. leaves. What are the prospects of a peace deal amid the uptick in violence? Read Suhasini Haidar's interview with Hamid KarzaiRead ‘What lies ahead for Afghanistan after U.S. exit?’ by Stanly JohnyGuests: Suhasini Haidar, National Editor and Diplomatic Affairs, The Hindu; Stanly Johny, Foreign Editor, The HinduHost: Ananth Krishnan, China correspondent, The Hindu

Source: The Hindu July 07, 2021 12:02 UTC