Lt. Gen (retd) Tariq Khan, shared his very insightful views which are attached after my article in which I share my perspective on a post-Taliban, Afghanistan. Thank you for sharing Tariq, my perspective is far less insightful than yours, but for whatever it’s worth, here’s what’s top of mind for me. Short-term to mid-term: 0 to 12 months 1. Establishing a governance structure. Inner power struggles? Don’t have much visibility here. The Panjshiris, Ahmed Wali Masood has agreed to cooperate. So I think that’s one feather in Pakistan’s hat. I think there appears a strong possibility of some non-Taliban figures in a new administration. Not sure if it’ll be Karzai, Abdullah Abdullah, A Tajik like Ahmed Wali, and a Shia Hazara. If they can swing it. Huge win and immediate international acceptance, in my opinion. 2. Getting stuff done, given the many professionals who have left or gone into hiding. If they’re able to achieve an inclusive government, then perhaps former government people may return? Do you see any possibilities of Pakistani professionals in the interim to help fill the gap in crucial areas like health, education, infrastructure, etc? 3. Their desperate need for cash, since all assets have been … Continue reading Post-Taliban, Afghanistan – A Short Note