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.