TEL AVIV : With the US troops drawdown from Afghanistan on the verge of completion, a new terror axis is emerging in the Afghan-Pak geopolitical theatre with the convergence of interests between Pakistan, China and Turkey. Amid the Taliban's increasing grip over Afghanistan, Pakistan has dropped all pretensions of being an ally of the US led-western countries despite the much-needed American safety net on key issues that have a direct impact on its economy. Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen said in a widely circulated interview. Baussart further argued that Turkey fits into the new terror axis. All the three - Turkey, China and Pakistan are eying Afghanistan primarily for its metals, minerals, and other natural wealth, Baussart concluded.

Source: Mint July 24, 2021 23:26 UTC