South Asia Times

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Afghanistan and Russia signed a military-technical cooperation agreement during the International Security Forum held in the Moscow region

Russia’s Military Agreement with the Taliban: Arming the Guardians of Pakistan’s Deadliest Foe

SAT Commentary May 30, 2026

Afghanistan and Russia have signed a military and technical cooperation agreement during the Moscow International Security Conference

Russia’s Taliban Gamble: Strengthening a Terror Sanctuary

SAT Commentary May 30, 2026

Pakistan’s Enduring Commitment to Deterrence

From Chagai-I to Today: Pakistan’s Enduring Commitment to Deterrence

Nazia Sheikh May 29, 2026

Sar-e Pol killings expose growing impunity and blurred lines between armed influence and authority.

Sar-e Pol Killings Expose Deepening Crisis of Impunity and Armed Power Networks

SAT Commentary May 29, 2026

Global outrage grows as Taliban’s reported child marriage policy in Afghanistan.

Taliban’s Child Marriage Policies Deepen Afghanistan’s Isolation

SAT Commentary May 28, 2026

From Peshawar to Bara, citizens are turning public spaces into symbols of resistance against terrorism.

Terrorism is no longer met with silence

SAT Commentary May 27, 2026

Moscow’s top security official said ISIS-K is seeking recruits from Central Asia and migrant communities in Russia.

The Gathering Storm – How Afghanistan’s Terror Ecosystem Threatens Regional Security

SAT Commentary May 26, 2026

Imported Narratives and the Risks of Sectarian Framing

SAT Commentary May 26, 2026

A drone view of Neve Daniel, a Jewish settlement in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

The Ghost of a Nation: Why the Battle for a Contiguous Palestine is Being Lost in the West Bank

SAT Commentary May 25, 2026