What Does NATO Withdrawal from Afghanistan Mean for Regional Actors?

... influence and power will only grow as coalition forces complete their withdrawal. The NATO withdrawal creates significant hurdles for regional stability and a power vacuum... ... who are seeking to fill the void left by the Americans and their allies. Pakistan, India, Iran, Turkey, China and Russia seem poised to play the next “ great game ” in the so-called “ graveyard of empires ”. Some of these states have a vested interest in the stability of Afghanistan to ensure regional security and foster economic interests as well as mitigate...