Link to article: https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/Asia/How-Afghanistan-Could-Benefit-From-Better-Relations-with-Its-Neighbors.html
Summary: The article talks about the United States guiding the conflict in the Afghanistan for 20 years, the region is becoming more integrated into the Islamic emirate and laying the groundwork for long term economic expansion. But to liberate the government in Afghanistan NATO has to work to put an end to the taliban rule and end the war which took over 240,000 lives in both Pakistan and in Afghanistan from 2001-2021.
analysis: If Afghanistan had better relations with it neighbors it could help to increased trade and economic cooperation. It could also help its security concerns fostering the regions stability even though it is ruled by the taliban. overall building a good relationship with the bordering nations could help spread culture over the region.
Relation to class: This relates to the class because it shows the importance of weak nations cooperating with their borders. having a good relationship could help other countries attempt to kick out the taliban from Afghanistan. Even though it doesn’t seem very hopeful as the US was in there for 20 years and the Taliban are still in rule.