More: Afghanistan
A Distraction from Afghanistan’s Terrorism Crisis
The recent accusations levelled against Pakistan by Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, represent yet another attempt to deflect attention...
Taliban and Russia normalize relations
Russia and the Taliban are now bringing their positions closer together in the legal and official fields. The days before, the Russian Supreme Court...
The Taliban: From Ideological Insurgents to Organized Crime Syndicate
Images of men holding onto planes following the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 2021 during the US military evacuation of Afghanistan were left seared...
Advanced US Weapons in the Hands of Rebels
The withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan in August 2021 marked the end of a two-decade-long war, but it also sowed the seeds of...
The Militant Aftershock of Afghanistan
The chaotic aftermath of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 continues to reverberate across South Asia, with Pakistan emerging as an unintended casualty of...
Complex political and economic dynamics in South Asia
The political situation in Central and South Asia is developing quite rapidly. There is a dynamic that allows us to draw some preliminary conclusions....
Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks: A Path Towards Cooperation and Prosperity
The recent visit of Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq Khan, to Kabul has marked a significant step towards strengthening the relationship...
Resumption of 1st Women-Led Radio Station in Afghanistan
The reopening of Radio Begum, Afghanistan’s only women-led radio station, marks a pivotal moment in the country’s ongoing struggle for press freedom, gender inclusivity,...
The Taliban’s Internal Struggles and Path to Collapse
The Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan in 2021 was heralded as a decisive victory for the militant group, yet four years into their rule, the...
Taliban’s Deepening Divisions: A Regime at the Edge of Chaos
The Afghan regime is experiencing a power struggle. Despite being in power for more than three years, still conflicts exist among the two factions...