The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on security cooperation signed by the Taliban and Russia on May 27 has generated considerable discussion, despite the fact that its contents remain undisclosed. It raises important questions about its implications for Afghanistan’s future security, foreign policy, and international standing.
From a legal perspective, agreements concluded by a government that lacks broad domestic legitimacy and formal international recognition face inherent limitations in terms of legal and political acceptance. More importantly, at the strategic level, this arrangement may not necessarily advance Afghanistan’s long-term national interests. Instead, it risks drawing the country further into regional and global power
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