Afghanistan Conflict Brief and Theoretical Perspectives

Group 2 Members

Topic: Consequence of Taliban’s extreme ideology on International Community
- How Taliban changed its image projection to be more of a legitimate government than 1992
  - Taliban’s interest for lift of sanctions, international recognition,
Introduction (Tey)
- Background: brief overview of the conflict
- Research Questions & Objectives
Body
- basic info about conflict
  - Causes & effects
  - parties
  - dynamics: evolution of the conflict
  - consequences
- Apply theories from lessons in the case: why actors do certain things (Resan)
- What conflict mechanisms were tried (Sovachana)
  - Bargaining: Kabul-Taliban, Taliban-Int’Community dialogue
- Possible mechanisms: transform structural issues relationships, conflicting interests of parties (Kannan)
  - Recommend policies for international community to take to lessen instability in Taliban’s rule
Conclusion
- Summary
- Personal reflection focusing on cost and consequences
- Implication of study
References

Depends on P5’s decision on whether Taliban is legitimate or not
- Subtle diplomacy?
- Informal discussion, exchange of information before formal conference
  - Discussion of how they can work together
Good office from regional organization or IOs can be the mechanism
Direct engagement between Afghanistan government & Taliban can also be used
- Discussion of how to control state’s situation

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