COMRADES AND THE MULLAHS Hardcover

"The Comrades and the Mullahs: China, Afghanistan and the New Asian Geopolitics" by Stanly Johny and Ananth Krishnan offers a timely and insightful examination of China's burgeoning role in Afghanistan following the US withdrawal. The book delves into the complex interplay of China's geopolitical interests, particularly its Belt and Road Initiative, its "all-weather" alliance with Pakistan, and the critical "Xinjiang factor" concerning the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, all while analyzing how Beijing is engaging with the Taliban and the broader implications for Asian geopolitics, including for India and the protracted suffering of the Afghan people.