Sultan Barakat

The Taliban must ensure a peaceful transition, prevent abuse of civilians if Afghanistan is to have a chance at peace.

It is high time to break Gaza’s endless cycle of destruction and reconstruction.

Why did Israel target buildings housing media organisations in Gaza?

It is time for Afghans to take the initiative in the peace process.

President Biden’s blanket multilateralism can prove counterproductive in certain contexts.

Moving the negotiations from Qatar to Turkey would harm, not help, the Afghan peace process.

Qatar’s reliance on international law and diplomacy paved the way for the amicable resolution of the Gulf crisis.

There is a need for a plan to address systemic problems that undermine reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.

The COVID-19 crisis and the Ghani-Abdullah dispute could bring down the fragile peace in the country.

With the US and the Taliban on the verge of a deal, the start of intra-Afghan talks is more likely now than ever before.