A Turbulent Af-Pak Again?

The internal discourse in Pakistan and Afghanistan, once again, has started revolving around “who started the fire?” Both countries should know there is little to gain from this.

The Taliban Eclipse

Two years of Kabul’s takeover, what is new and what is old about the new rulers of Afghanistan?

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: No Trouble with Neighbors

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

As Afghanistan approaches its two-year milestone under Islamic Emirate, a complex interplay of diplomacy, and counterterrorism unfolds. The question arises: Can IEA effectively ensure stability while dealing with groups like TTP?

On The Drone Strike

On The Drone Strike

Given the precarious situation in Afghanistan, the elimination of such a high-profile figure in the wake of the US drone strike raised an important question about the near future of the conflict-ridden country: What the strike has in its store for Afghanistan?

Taliban-Qatar Security Pact: A Reflection

Taliban-Qatar Security Pact: A Reflection

Taliban-Qatar security cooperation – the deal could have been sealed with any other country, but the Taliban opted for Qatar, the country with whom the Taliban had historical relations, and also enjoy a neutral status while being the United States front-state to deal with the Taliban – signals Taliban’s pragmatism on the foreign policy front.