While some point out lingering factionalism inside the Taliban, others say that the ruling group in Kabul has shown its ‘cohesive’ nature by successfully negotiating with the US and defeating its enemies.
By decreasing sectarian tensions, a changing Taliban and post-revolution Iran, the two anti-American neighbours, have shown signs of goodwill to each other in recent years.
Baradar will be joined by Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, son of late Taliban co-founder Mullah Mohammad Omar, and Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, at senior positions in new government, says Reuters news agency, citing Taliban sources.
As the Taliban takes control of Afghanistan, China, Pakistan and Russia use diplomacy to reach out to different political players in a bid to secure their security and economic interests.
Russia, Iran and Pakistan could easily undercut US designs in Afghanistan unless they are made a part of the process.
China's first engaged the Taliban to protect its interests in Afghanistan in the 90s. Decades later, history repeats itself.
Taliban demands release of and names Anas Haqqani as member of team holding direct talks with US, as Russian and US envoys to Afghanistan plan to discuss Afghanistan situation in Ankara later this month.
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