Ali Latifi

Ali Latifi, Asia editor at The New Humanitarian, dives into the fraught dynamics between Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghanistan. He discusses the recent ceasefire following intense cross-border violence, marked by accusations from Pakistan of Afghan support for the Pakistani Taliban. Latifi explains the complex history of insurgency and grievances among local communities. He offers insights on the limits of the ceasefire, the challenges of the Afghanistan-Pakistan relationship, and the uncertain outcomes of upcoming talks in Istanbul.