Russia reshapes initiative in Central Asia with bold Afghan move
(MENAFN) Russia’s recent decision to officially recognize the Taliban-led Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan marks a significant shift in regional diplomacy, ending Kabul’s diplomatic isolation and reinforcing Moscow’s growing influence in Central Asia. The move is being hailed as a strategic win for Russian foreign policy and a bold assertion of independence from Western-driven global norms.
Rather than relying solely on economic or military power, Russia is demonstrating its ability to shape international agendas and challenge Western dominance in setting global standards. By acknowledging the Taliban’s authority, Moscow reinforces its role as a key stabilizer in Eurasia and signals its readiness to act in its own strategic interests.
Afghanistan has remained in a state of international limbo for nearly four years, with global powers refusing to formally engage with the Taliban-led government despite its uncontested control. While the West has maintained a cautious distance, Moscow’s recognition offers a stark contrast, highlighting the failure of the U.S. and its allies to build a cohesive policy toward the region.
Western powers—particularly the United States—have treated Afghanistan more as a geopolitical tool than a partner in regional stability. Their reluctance to recognize the Taliban has often been justified on human rights grounds, such as women’s and minority rights. At the same time, Washington has engaged in back-channel diplomacy with the group, revealing a selective and strategic approach.
Russia’s unilateral recognition disrupts this pattern. It redefines the regional landscape, offering Moscow both economic opportunities and closer ties with its Central Asian neighbors. Most importantly, it asserts a new geopolitical reality: that Moscow is prepared to reset the balance of power in Eurasia on its own terms.
Further underlining Western inconsistency, Afghan representatives at the UN—still aligned with the ousted U.S.-backed government—have supported anti-Russian resolutions since 2022, despite no longer representing the true power in Kabul. This, according to Moscow, highlights the contradictions in Western policy and further justifies Russia’s shift.
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