
Andrew Watkins
Andrew Watkins is a fellow at the US Institute of Peace who has provided insights into the internal dissent within the Taliban. He notes that while there are growing concerns about the authority of Mullah Hibatullah, dissenters struggle to unify around a common vision or strategy.
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Adjunct Professor Dr Andrew Watkins discussed the implications of El Nino and climate change on Australian weather patterns.
How the looming drier phase with less rain will be amplified by climate changeThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-06-02
Andrew Watkins has observed genuine dissent against the emir’s agenda within the Taliban.
Scary Afghanistan - Newspaper - DAWN.COMDawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·
Pakistan· 2025-02-23
Andrew Watkins has observed genuine dissent against the emir’s agenda within the Taliban.
Scary Afghanistan - Newspaper - DAWN.COMDawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·
Pakistan· 2025-02-23




