Russia’s Taliban Pivot: A Calculated Play or a Risky Gamble?
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Russia’s Taliban pivot signals a strategic gamble, balancing counterterrorism efforts with geopolitical ambitions in a volatile regional landscape.
Afghanistan Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes in Paktika
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Afghanistan condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Paktika, claiming death of civilians and escalating tensions between the two countries
How United States Aid to Afghanistan Fuels Terrorism Risks
Billions in aid to Afghanistan raise concerns over accountability, misuse, and the Taliban’s management, casting doubt on international efforts.
Afghan Women Deserve Better
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Afghan women deserve better. A balanced approach is needed to uphold their rights while respecting Afghanistan’s cultural context and traditions.
Pakistan Preparing Major Offensive Against Balochistan Separatist Groups
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Pakistan launches a military operation in Balochistan targeting separatist groups amid rising violence and attacks.
The Taliban Eclipse
Two years of Kabul’s takeover, what is new and what is old about the new rulers of Afghanistan?
IEA Tango: The Resurgence of TTP
The UNSC Monitoring Team’s 32nd report underlines that the IEA\’s support for the TTP grows with each passing year, as do its capabilities and capacity.
Book Review: The Return Of The Taliban Afghanistan After The US Left
The book provides a valuable insight into the post-withdrawal Afghanistan. “The Return of the Taliban” by Hassan Abbas is indeed a significant addition to the existing corpus of knowledge on Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.
Afghanistan: The Four-Pronged Saga
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Afghanistan, like a lock, can isolate Central, South, and West Asia from one another. If viewed positively, it can open the door to cooperation. These prospects are contingent on the China-India-Pakistan triangle serving as a major regional fault line.
Of Woes and Wishes: Pakistan
Pakistan has rarely been free of the dread of an impending crisis, as history demonstrates. The nation\’s quest for survival has been fascinating and perilous since its inception. But, it must tenaciously hold onto the hope that gave it birth.