Strained Relationship of the Taliban with International Community; Obstacles and Opportunities

International Relationship

Afghanistan is inextricably attached to the international community in the global village and putting itself in intensive consultation and diplomacy with the rest of the world is a matter of indispensability for the leadership of this country. Both sides have deep controversies and some common interests which can be analyzed as opportunities for formal ties. The bottom line is that Afghanistan would and should not live in political isolation since it will leave behind eternal social, economic, and political complications, and stumbling blocks for future development. Conversely, a recognized and strong Afghanistan will help to prevent the resurgence of militancy particularly, the resilient notorious faction of IS-K in the region. Barring women from high schools and university education, lack of inclusivity in government, and inflexibility of social policies are the disturbing bites to the relationship, while good intention, security enhancement, and above all the suppression of IS-K in the country which is not only a lip service of the Taliban but realistically stamping out the faction, are all somehow opportunities that can bring the parties closer. This article attempts to spell out the controversial lines between the Taliban and the International community including the United States. It also transcribed pragmatic suggestions to weed out controversies and pave the way for future friendly grounded negotiation. Regular Delegations, negotiators of different countries, and UN agencies more particularly, delegations from the Islamic world can have a more positive impact in bringing the parties to line and leaving hair-splitting behind for true constructive negotiations.

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