South Asia Times

Commentary

Afghanistan’s Taliban uses pharmaceutical policy to assert autonomy, decouple from Pakistan, and expand strategic ties with India.

Afghan Taliban’s Biopolitics

SAT Commentary December 18, 2025

Islamophobia after violent attacks fuels polarization, legitimizes collective blame, and undermines security while strengthening extremist narratives.

Who Benefits from Islamophobia?

SAT Commentary December 17, 2025

The Taliban’s madrassa expansion indoctrinates Afghan youth, undermining education and fueling regional instability through global jihadist ideology.

The Growing Taliban Madrassa System: An Ideological Weapon Threatening Regional Stability

SAT Commentary December 17, 2025

The Acceleration of Insurgency in Northern Afghanistan

The Acceleration of Insurgency in Northern Afghanistan

SAT Commentary December 14, 2025

Contextualizing the Special Rapporteur’s Statement on Imran Khan

Contextualizing the Special Rapporteur’s Statement on Imran Khan

SAT Commentary December 13, 2025

The Defund Taliban Campaign

The Defund Taliban Campaign

SAT Commentary December 11, 2025

Deconstructing the Pakistan-Afghanistan Economic Crisis

Deconstructing the Pakistan-Afghanistan Economic Crisis

SAT Commentary December 10, 2025

The Taliban’s Gamble with Afghan Healthcare

The Taliban’s Gamble with Afghan Healthcare

SAT Commentary December 10, 2025

Beyond the Rhetoric: What Muttaqi’s Address Reveals About Afghan Policy

Beyond the Rhetoric: What Muttaqi’s Address Reveals About Afghan Policy

SAT Commentary December 3, 2025