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#1096 - A GUERRA ENTRE AFEGANISTÃO E PAQUISTÃO AOS OLHOS DE PEQUIM E WASHINGTON

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Why Pakistan's crucial role in the failing US-Iran deal reveals a deeper, ignored war with Afghanistan.

The episode opens by discussing the failing US-Iran nuclear deal, noting Pakistan's key but ambiguous role in its announcement. It then shifts to the ongoing war between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which the host argues is largely ignored by global media despite its significance. The conflict's origins are traced to the Durand Line, a border imposed by the British Empire that artificially splits the Pashtun ethnic group between the two countries. This division has led to long-standing tensions, with Afghanistan rejecting the border. The Taliban's history is explored, revealing its birth in Pakistani madrasas and its complex relationship with Pakistan, which has alternately supported the US invasion and the Taliban's resurgence. Pakistan's foreign policy is described as duplicitous, maintaining ties with China, the US, Iran, and Gulf states while engaging in regional destabilization. The episode details China's role as a mediator in the war, driven by its interest in using Afghanistan as a land corridor for trade and energy routes to reduce dependence on maritime channels vulnerable to US blockade. It also covers how the war involves multiple factions, including the Afghan Taliban and the Pakistani Taliban, which are distinct but share cultural ties. The strategic stakes for Russia are mentioned, emphasizing Afghanistan's potential as an ally and a shield. The host concludes that the war's outcome could weaken the Taliban, potentially benefiting the Islamic State and the US, while China seeks to secure alternative infrastructure for oil and gas transport from Russia.

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