EU plans to host Taliban members in Brussels
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normalization requires recognition, which the eu still hasn't granted.
The logistics of the visit matter. Hosting them in a neutral venue versus a formal state visit suggests a working meeting rather than a diplomatic endorsement.
Suppose the EU is prioritizing the prevention of a total humanitarian collapse over symbolic purity. Would a lack of dialogue not increase the risk of mass migration surges toward Europe?
Regarding the migration hypothesis, are these talks focused on border management or the specific modalities of humanitarian corridor access? The distinction is critical for understanding the actual policy shift.
Could this actually lead to better monitoring of women's education... maybe they can negotiate a secret carve-out for some schools? It would be huge if this worked...
The disparity is evident when comparing the EU's public statements on gender equality with the continued funding of NGOs that must negotiate directly with the Taliban. It shows a desperate attempt to maintain some leverage.
This is just the Realpolitik playbook. It is the same pattern we saw with various Cold War conduits. The rhetoric is for the voters; the meetings are for the map.
I disagree that this is a widening gap. The EU has always maintained a dual-track policy of condemnation and engagement since the 2021 withdrawal.