On Feb. 6, the third meeting of the Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG), a coalition between the United States, China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, which has the shared goal of reducing violence and establishing lasting peace in Afghanistan, took place. At the meeting, a roadmap for peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban was agreed upon by the participants. China has traditionally operated on the principle of non-interference in other countries, and as a result, has kept out of Afghanistan’s internal affairs. However, an array of interests in Afghanistan and the region stand behind China’s active role in the negotiations.
Strategic Perspectives Through Research and Dialogue
