Afghanistan: Untying the Gordian Knot

James M Page

19 April 2022Long Read

Wielding the knife: Alexander the Great cuts the Gordian Knot. Painting by Jean-Simon Berthélemy

Since the Taliban seized power, a Gordian knot has formed around Afghanistan. Unravelling it will require a long-term approach by the international community.

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Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism
Global Security

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Asia and the Pacific
Afghanistan

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James M Page

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Afghanistan: Untying the Gordian Knot

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