Is Tajikistan engaging with the Taliban?
In this op-ed, the writer examines Tajikistan’s evolving security-driven engagement with the Taliban, arguing it reflects a strategic recalibration influenced...
The US return to Bagram: A negotiated presence or an occupation?
In this op-ed, Mohammad Afzali argues that a potential US return to the Bagram Airbase should not be seen as an occupation....
Four years of Taliban rule: Totalitarianism behind the mask of religion and ethnicity
In this op-ed, Mohammad Afzali critiques the Taliban’s rule as a blend of religious totalitarianism and ethnic domination, examines its ideological and geopol...
Divisions among Taliban opponents: A key factor in their endurance
In this piece, Mohammad Afzali explores how divisions among Afghan political actors and external influences have impacted efforts to present a unified alternati...
Will Taliban face international justice?
In this article, the writer examines the proposal to bring the Taliban before the International Court of Justice, exploring the feasibility of this action throu...
Geopolitical chessboard: Neighboring nations vie for influence with Taliban
In this piece, Mohammadullah Afzali explores the economic and political factors driving neighboring countries' engagement with the Taliban....