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Farkhondeh Akbari

Farkhondeh Akbari is a PhD candidate at the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy, The Australian National University. Her research focus is on actors in diplomacy – peace settlement negotiations with the Taliban in Afghanistan and Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.

Articles by Farkhondeh Akbari (3)

Farkhondeh Akbari, Timor Sharan 10 Jun 2020

The key to peace in Afghanistan? Eliminate Taliban sanctuaries

Unless Pakistan’s support to the Afghan insurgency is shut down, there is no chance of a lasting Afghan peace.
Farkhondeh Akbari 24 Feb 2020

A US-Taliban deal: What price for peace?

Bitter experience shows that a “rotten compromise” will carry within it the seeds of future war.
Farkhondeh Akbari 11 Mar 2019

Can the Taliban movement become a meaningful diplomatic actor?

Despite the urgency for peace in Afghanistan, it is important to evaluate the characteristics of the Taliban.

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Farkhondeh Akbari

Articles by Farkhondeh Akbari (3)

The key to peace in Afghanistan? Eliminate Taliban sanctuaries

A US-Taliban deal: What price for peace?

Can the Taliban movement become a meaningful diplomatic actor?