Explore China’s evolving role in Afghanistan after the US withdrawal. “The Comrades and the Mullahs” by Stanly Johny examines China’s Afghan policy, its relationship with the Taliban, and the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative. Discover how China’s interests, including the Xinjiang factor, are shaping the new Asian geopolitical landscape. Johny, international affairs editor, offers crucial insights into this complex dynamic with implications for the entire region, including India.