Far from ‘doom and gloom’: a new chapter in Afghanistan’s partnership with the world

Looking to the future, Afghanistan and our international partners must work together to define and shape the new chapter of our partnership through a common narrative and integrated efforts.

Canada, as a global champion in promoting democracy, human rights, women’s empowerment and pluralism, and as one of the largest donors to Afghanistan, is well-positioned to continue playing a leading role, along with the United Nations, United States and key regional and international partners, in ensuring a coordinated and sustained international support to peace and development in Afghanistan, writes Hassan Soroosh.Photograph courtesy of U.S. Army

Opinion

BY HASSAN SOROOSH

May 24, 2021

The recent decision by the United States and other NATO allies to withdraw their remaining forces from Afghanistan has given rise to a “narrative of doom and gloom." While there are risks and challenges associated with the pull-out decision, such a narrative is both overly pessimistic and simplist...

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