Role of Pakistan in Doha Peace Accord: An Analysis

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the role of Pakistan in Afghanistan peace dialogue, bring Taliban and US to the table talks, held in Doha in 2020. Afghanistan has historically been haunted by civil wars and invasions and peace in the region has been a subject to the peace in Afghanistan. The latest peace process-initiated years ago was completed by Doha Accord held in Doha, Qatar, between US and Taliban leaders. Pakistan being a spontaneous neighbor and sharing multiple borders with Afghanistan has always been keen in a peaceful Afghanistan. In the Doha Accord Pakistan has used its influence over Taliban to bring them into the talks. This qualitative research found that the role of Pakistan negotiating peace deal among Taliban and US was significant. Pakistan has been a key ally of US and also has a prominent influence over Taliban leadership since the war against Soviet Union. Using this influence Pakistan managed to play its role in the Doha Peace Accord. However, results of the article also found that sitting government of Afghanistan was ignored in this peace process and hence a participation of all stakeholder lacked. Therefore, it is recommended that Pakistan should play its role for intera-Afghanistan peace dialogue as well to hold a prolonged peace and stability in the region.