Children belong in school, not in the workforce
In this op-ed, Nasrullah Stanekzai writes that child labor remains widespread in Afghanistan due to poverty, weak enforcement, and state institutions’ inactio...
From Idol to disillusionment: Pakistan’s shift from Bhutto to Khawaja Asif
In this op-ed, Nasrullah Stanikzai traces Pakistan’s transformation from idolizing its alliance with the West to openly condemning it....
Confucianism’s vision: Ethics over law
In this piece, Nasrullah Stanikzai argues that Confucius envisioned a just society founded on moral virtue rather than legal enforcement....
A critique of the judicial system in Les Misérables: From injustice to legal reform
In this piece, Nasrullah Stanikzai uses Les Misérables to critique France’s judicial system, highlighting its moral and social failures....
Pakistan’s double game on terrorism
In this op-ed, Nasrullah Stanikzai examines Pakistan’s long-standing dual approach to terrorism—supporting extremist groups for strategic gains while portra...
Russia’s role in Afghanistan amid absence of U.S.
In this piece, the writer examines Russia's expanding influence in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal....
A comparative perspective on Taliban’s morality law and Iran’s Hijab and Chastity Law
In this piece, Nasrullah Stanikzai examines the similarities and differences between Taliban’s morality law and Iran's Hijab and Chastity Law....
Will Trump return to ‘golf diplomacy’?
In this piece, Nasrullah Stanekzai examines whether Trump will revive his penchant for "golf diplomacy" as a tool for fostering strategic relationships and addr...