Will China offer financial assistance and diplomatic recognition to the Taliban?, Should we send foreign aid to Afghan Taliban to help the distressed economic situation there?, Will the Bad Taliban ( the TTP) come back to Pakistan and cause trouble? and more
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Retired US Diplomat to 5 different nations David Hunter shares his knowledge, passion, interest, and experience.
Today's Agenda:
1) Should we send foreign aid to Afghan Taliban to help the distressed economic situation there? Can we allow all those Afghan 'friendlies' who are held 'hostage' to starve? So do we sanction the Taliban or offer them assistance?
2) Will the Bad Taliban ( the TTP) come back to Pakistan and cause trouble? As just reported, when the 'good Taliban' took over the prisons inside Afghanistan, they released all the prisoners. That included some 2000 TTP (Bad) Taliban, plus ISIS and AQ. The TTP guys will certainly try to get back to Pakistan and join the jihad against the 'illegal and corrupt' Pakistan state and military. Should we now come to Pakistan's assistance to help prevent the TTP from overthrowing Pakistan's government?
3) Will China offer financial assistance and diplomatic recognition to the Taliban? China on Monday hinted at stepping up financial assistance to the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, saying it will play a positive role in helping the war-ravaged country . Is that a good thing?
4) Should the US Gov. support anti-Taliban resistance movement in Panjshir ( PAN-SHIR) Valley? Ex-Afghan VP Mr. Saleh and 32 yr old Tajik warlord Ahmad Massoud have moved to the Panjshir Valley, calling for resistance against the Taliban.Massoud forces numbering more than 6,000 need international support. He called on help from France, Europe, the US and the Arab world. What do you think?
5) Israel just announced it will allow Jews to pray openly at Al Aqsa Mosque compound at Temple Mount: Since 1967, Jordan and Israel agreed that the Waqf, or the Islamic trust, would have control over matters inside the compound. Non-Muslims would be allowed onto the site during visiting hours, but would not be allowed to pray there. NYT just reports a shift in this restriction. What does this mean?
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