Zalmay Khalilzad
Zalmay Khalilzad is an Afghan-American diplomat who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation under President Donald Trump. He played a crucial role in negotiating the 2020 agreement with the Taliban, aimed at ending the U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan. His tenure was marked by controversy due to the exclusion of the Afghan government from the negotiation process, which raised concerns about the legitimacy and effectiveness of the agreement. Khalilzad's diplomatic efforts have drawn parallels to current negotiations regarding Ukraine, as experts fear similar patterns of exclusion and capitulation could repeat.
Born on Mar 22, 1961 (64 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2 | 6.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 200,356 | $280,000 | 254$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 4,222 | $110,000 | 85$ |
| Totals | 3 | 226,351,973 | 204,578 | $390,000 | 339$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Zalmay Khalilzad is a former US special representative to Afghanistan who accompanied Adam Boehler on his trips to Kabul.
6
Pakistan:
Zalmay Khalilzad, a key US official, called on Islamabad to seek a political settlement with Kabul.
7
Slovakia:
Zalmay Khalilzad is a former U.S. ambassador to Kabul who helped negotiate the peace agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban.
5
Pakistan:
Zalmay Khalilzad, a former United States special representative for Afghanistan, termed the meeting 'unwise' due to the participation of some who oppose the Taliban.
3
Pakistan:
Zalmay Khalilzad led the first high-powered American delegation to Kabul since 2021.
7
Pakistan:
Zalmay Khalilzad commented on the current state of US-Pakistan relations and the invitation extended to Field Marshal Asim Munir.
6
Switzerland:
Former Afghanistan Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad traveled to Kabul for the first official delegation visit since the American withdrawal.
5
Ukraine:
Zalmay Khalilzad was the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation during Trump's presidency.
5
Ukraine:
Zalmay Khalilzad was the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation during Trump's presidency.
5
Iraq:
Zalmay Khalilzad is a former American ambassador who visited Iraq to discuss the current political situation.
6