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Afghanistan: Untying the Gordian Knot

James M Page
19 April 2022clockLong Read
Wielding the knife: Alexander the Great cuts the Gordian Knot

Wielding the knife: Alexander the Great cuts the Gordian Knot. Painting by Jean-Simon Berthélemy

Since the Taliban seized power, a Gordian knot has formed around Afghanistan. Unravelling it will require a long-term approach by the international community.

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