Why Scottish government is committed to creating a Peace Institute – Angus Robertson MSP
As the tragedy in Afghanistan unfolds and the West withdraws from Kabul, the international community faces the challenge of how to remain engaged, influence the Taliban against extremism and not turn its back on the country and its fleeing civil society.
These are the sharp and unpleasant realities faced by the United Nations, international mediators and countries pledged to support peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.
Many leading experts in the field have been in Scotland in recent days attending the annual Beyond Borders International Festival, which takes place at the beautiful Traquair House near Innerleithen in the Borders.
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