As Paks ISI looms large, 5 reasons why Taliban-Afghan govt Doha talks are important

#GlobalPrint #DohanTalks #Afghanistan #Taliban The last few weeks of 2020 witnessed several targeted assassinations of Afghan civilians – journalists, human rights activists, and students. While the Taliban denied responsibility, many believe that the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is behind the killings. Pakistan has wanted to control Kabul and influence the great game in Inner Asia for decades. Amid the changing geopolitical scenario as the US plans to withdraw all its forces, ThePrint’s National and Strategic Affairs Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains five key reasons why the Doha talks are crucial. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------