The Decisive Role Of Pakistan In The Afghan Peace Process

Abstract

Peace in Afghanistan is directly linked to peace in Pakistan because any unrest in the neighboring country could impact the demographic changes in the other neighboring state. The success of the peace process would be more dynamic and quicker if the Afghanis themselves could understand their issues and challenges more conveniently than foreigners. The term "The new Afghan Strategy" by US President Donald Trump has put the role of Pakistan as pivotal. The US admits to influencing the Taliban for talks through military pressures under the direction of the new policy. However, the Trump administration was more practical and hopeful of the success of the negotiation talks. The ongoing violent activities by the Taliban in Afghanistan have wasted all the efforts of sober stakeholders.