The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: Conversations from Aspen, Part 2: Ali Nazary on the Future of Afghanistan and Sam Charap on the Ukraine Conflict
Jul 24, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Ali Nazary, the head of foreign relations for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, sheds light on the group's evolving position and the implications of Russia recognizing the Taliban. He emphasizes the urgent need for democratic support in Afghanistan's tumultuous landscape. Meanwhile, Sam Charup, from the RAND Corporation, analyzes Trump’s pivot on Ukraine, debating the sustainability of new U.S. military strategies and the potential future of the ongoing conflict, highlighting the complexities of international diplomacy.
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NRF's Expanding Influence and Operations
- The National Resistance Front (NRF) has expanded from one province to over 20 and conducted over 400 operations against the Taliban.
- They have infiltrated Taliban ranks, targeting high-level officials, showing both growth in capability and intelligence quality.
Taliban's Uncompromising Stance
- The Taliban have shown no willingness to compromise on governance, human rights, or terrorism issues over the past four years.
- Instead, the group has become more extreme, undermining any peace or reform efforts.
Russia Breaks Consensus on Taliban
- Russia's recent recognition of the Taliban breaks the prior global and regional consensus to withhold official recognition.
- This move risks intensifying competition and polarization in Afghanistan, weakening unified international efforts for peace.