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Moscow Format's Collapse Exposes Limits of Engaging the Taliban
Original: Legitimacy Without Leverage: What the Moscow Format’s Collapse Reveals About Engaging the Taliban
Analysts are examining the apparent collapse of the Moscow Format, the diplomatic platform through which Russia and regional states engaged Afghanistan's Taliban rulers since 2021. The argument advanced is that international recognition and dialogue have granted the Taliban legitimacy without giving their partners any real leverage over policies such as girls' education and inclusivity. The development raises questions about whether engagement strategies toward Kabul can achieve anything without concrete pressure.
Why now: The apparent breakdown of a key regional diplomacy channel with the Taliban renews debate over how the international community should deal with Kabul's rulers.
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