Conclusions from the meetings in Doha and Vienna on Afghanistan.
Author: Rustam Rushangar, analyst, especially for Sangar
The world has decided that no matter how evil and disgusting the Taliban are, it needs to find a way to somehow build a relationship with them. And this is so that what the world wants to do through Afghanistan does not have obstacles or problems. The world considers all other problems to be Afghanistan's internal problems, and they said so when they handed over power to the terrorist group. The Taliban, who know that Afghanistan's internal issues are not important for peace, constantly repeat that you should not interfere in our internal problems and we will solve them ourselves.
But how does the Taliban solve internal problems? It must be said that this ignorant and arrogant group initially denies the existence of the issues. A few days ago, in response to statements by an Iranian official, they said that the problems of Afghanistan had been resolved and there was no need to discuss this issue. This group concluded that the situation was under control and there were no major problems.
In the second stage, the Taliban's desired solution is to use force and violence to suppress protest, criticism, and discontent. The message of this group is that we will suppress those who create problems, and they continue to do so.
Well, now the ball is on the people's part of the field. What do people think? Is there a problem that needs to be solved? If so, what solutions do people suggest? The Taliban's vision is clear: violence and beatings.
In my opinion, the people of Afghanistan have not presented any plan for the major unresolved issues. He didn't even state there was a problem. People live in a kind of silence. The Taliban opposition forces, which took up arms believing that there were insurmountable problems, do not have strong popular and foreign support. Most people are skeptical and suspicious of the armed anti-Taliban forces and believe that these forces have already been tested. This indirect approach of the people is a confirmation of the Taliban's rule.
Women protesting against the ban on studying also went unnoticed by the people. Until now, people have talked about deteriorating living conditions, but have not shown the courage to act. People think about patience and tolerance, escape, and an external savior, but they seem to put the idea of taking action to overthrow the regime at the bottom of the list.
When the world looks at this situation, it thinks that people are definitely not very unhappy with the situation. Until the baby cries, the mother does not give milk. The world seems to be following the same logic towards the people of Afghanistan. They are waiting for popular anger to increase so that they can take action against the Taliban. People are waiting for peace, peace is waiting for people! In the middle of it all, there is the Taliban and their feelings of victory, acting as "heroes", international travel, and participating in meetings that mediation organizations such as the United Nations organize for them.
In the meantime, perhaps the most bitter and at the same time the funniest part of our history is that a group of contenders for leadership and opposition to the Taliban, old and full of money and located in the countries of the region at the expense of funds saved in banks. They are guaranteed a safe, prosperous, and carefree life. In response to any meeting with the Taliban, they make a statement and say that their strategic patience is not filled by waiting for negotiations with the Taliban. And so they signal to the ruling group that we are still patient and keep people waiting, and you continue your work.
Well, now you and I have to argue about what grief to the world is from what is our grief? A world where everyone is sad because of the war that has developed in it. Strong countries are either waging war or preparing for war, middle countries are thinking about maintaining their own stability and gaining immunity from the negative consequences of war, and weak countries have to decide how to save themselves from war.
In such a world, for the people of Afghanistan, the highest act of kindness that other countries consider is to beat and deport Afghan refugees and immigrants a little less. Of course, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey sometimes compete to deport our refugees, but sometimes they take pity on them and stop beating them for a few days.