Strait Talk

Five Months On: Is the Taliban Keeping Its Promises?

It's been five months since the collapse of the Ashraf Ghani-led government in Afghanistan and the subsequent takeover of the Taliban. The group made several promises that it has learned from its previous rule. But many in the international community are questioning if the Taliban is sincere. After the dissolution of the country's election commission, is there any hope left to have a free and fair election in Afghanistan? Guests: Huseyin Avni Botsali Former OIC Envoy to Afghanistan Omar Samad Former Afghan Diplomat

Taliban rule out peace talks with the Afghan government until prisoners are released

Taliban rule out peace talks with the Afghan government until prisoners are released

US and Taliban reach a week-long truce

US and Taliban reach a week-long truce

Is Iran supporting the Taliban in Afghanistan?

Is Iran supporting the Taliban in Afghanistan?

Hundreds killed in clashes in Afghanistan

Hundreds killed in clashes in Afghanistan

Erdoğan to Face Kılıçdaroğlu in May 28th Presidential Run-Off

Erdoğan to Face Kılıçdaroğlu in May 28th Presidential Run-Off

Is Africa Finding Itself in the Middle of a Great Power Struggle Between the US, Russia and China?

Is Africa Finding Itself in the Middle of a Great Power Struggle Between the US, Russia and China?

US State Department Greenlights $259M F-16 Avionics Deal To Türkiye

US State Department Greenlights $259M F-16 Avionics Deal To Türkiye

What's Behind the Increased Drone Attacks Between Iran, Israel and Syria?

What's Behind the Increased Drone Attacks Between Iran, Israel and Syria?

Russia Says West Acting Like 'Bandits' for Wanting to Use Its Frozen Assets to Fund Ukraine War

Russia Says West Acting Like 'Bandits' for Wanting to Use Its Frozen Assets to Fund Ukraine War

Egypt's FM Visits Türkiye as Iran Reopens Embassy in Saudi Arabia

Egypt's FM Visits Türkiye as Iran Reopens Embassy in Saudi Arabia

US Adversaries and Allies Call For Dedollarisation

US Adversaries and Allies Call For Dedollarisation

Türkiye Closes Airspace From Iraq's Sulaymaniyah Airport Over PKK Threats

Türkiye Closes Airspace From Iraq's Sulaymaniyah Airport Over PKK Threats

Turkish Navy Officially Welcomes Its New Flagship, TCG Anadolu

Turkish Navy Officially Welcomes Its New Flagship, TCG Anadolu

Turkish, Greek Defence Chiefs Tour Quake Zones, Push For More Dialogue

Turkish, Greek Defence Chiefs Tour Quake Zones, Push For More Dialogue

Russia Warns of 'Countermeasures' After Finland Joins NATO

Russia Warns of 'Countermeasures' After Finland Joins NATO

Azerbaijan Dismisses Iran's Warnings Over Baku's Growing Ties With Israel

Azerbaijan Dismisses Iran's Warnings Over Baku's Growing Ties With Israel

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