Afghanistan: ‘spoilers’ in the regional security context

Motwani, Nishank; Bose, Srinjoy

doi:10.1080/10357718.2014.958815

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“…Motwani and Bose ( 2015 ) have employed Stedman’s typology of spoilers in the context of Afghanistan. They categorize spoilers in Afghanistan based on their goals and their commitment to achieve their goals.…”

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“…It necessitates that a state possesses a strong, competent and resilient military force to withstand the high costs associated with an armed conflict and is able to convey a convincing threat to the hostile and aggressive forces. Motwani and Bose ( 2015 ) classify Iran, Russia and India as limited spoilers, Pakistan as a greedy spoiler and the Taliban as a total spoiler. 4…”

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“…On the other hand, its total goals contract in the face of high risks and costs (Stedman 1997). Motwani and Bose (2015) have employed Stedman's typology of spoilers in the context of Afghanistan. They categorize spoilers in Afghanistan based on their goals and their commitment to achieve their goals.…”

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“…In January 2009, General David Petraeus, the then commander of the US Central Command remarked, ‘It’s not possible to solve the challenges internal to Afghanistan without addressing the challenges, especially in terms of security, with Afghanistan’s neighbours. A regional approach is required (Motwani and Bose 2015 : 268). Iran and Pakistan have close relations with the Taliban.…”

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“… 4 For a detailed analysis of the rationale for the classification of the countries in different spoiler categories, see Motwani and Srinjoy Bose ( 2015 ). …”

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US–Taliban peace deal and regional powers as potential spoilers: Iran as a case study

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2021

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There is a broad consensus that the US–Taliban peace deal does not augur peace and stability in Afghanistan. However, most of the experts have ignored the role of regional powers and their interests and their impact on the US–Taliban peace deal. This paper explores the case of Iran as a potential spoiler and exacerbating violence and instability in Afghanistan. It discusses three reasons for Iran’s intervention: the Taliban dominating the inclusive national unity government or trying to establish an Islamic Emirate through military force and Iran-Pakistan clash of interests, the continued persecution of Shias and Hazaras by the Taliban and worsening of US–Iran relations. It highlights the various tools especially the non-state actors at Iran’s disposal to achieve its political, economic and strategic objectives in Afghanistan. It also analyses the potential constraints that might limit/inhibit Iran in meeting its foreign policy and security objectives in Afghanistan and the broader region.

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