Afghanistan has long been a complex puzzle. From global superpowers to regional allies and neighbouring countries, no one seems to know how to approach the Taliban-led government, which is simultaneously seeking legitimacy while attempting to distance itself from its militant past. Iran is fencing part of its extensive border with Afghanistan, and Pakistan continues to engage in low-level skirmishes with unaffiliated militants spilling over from the Afghan side. Meanwhile, the West faces a different set of challenges.
Western priorities are shaped by their own values and domestic political considerations. It is, therefore, not surprising that Australia, Canada, Germany,........