China steps up Afghan role as Western pullout nears - Reuters

China steps up Afghan role as Western pullout nears Reuters JOSTLING FOR INFLUENCE Afghanistan's immediate neighbors Iran and Pakistan, but also nearby India and Russia, have all jostled for influence in the country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, and many expect the competiti! on to heat up after ... and more »

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