The Taliban regime’s decision to take part in UN-led dialogue comes at the cost of leaving crucial issues, such as women and regional security, off the table
After months of disengagement with international actors on multilateral fora, the Afghan Taliban’s decision to participate in the UN-sponsored Doha-III meeting of Special Envoys — scheduled to be held at the end of this month — denotes significant diplomatic progress in bringing the Kabul government back to the table on a host of issues, even if it does leave out mention of key issues, such as regional security and women’s rights.
The talks that begin on June 30 mark the first time the incumbent rulers in Kabul will attend a gathering of international envoys on Afghanistan since UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres started the process in May 2023, aimed at developing a coherent and unified world approach to engagement with the Taliban.
The talks that begin on June 30 mark the first time the incumbent rulers in Kabul will attend a gathering of international envoys on Afghanistan since UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres started the process in May 2023, aimed at developing a coherent and unified world approach to engagement with the Taliban.