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 portraying itself.
Global, Politics
Politics
How Pakistan uses militants to gain regional influence
In this op-ed, Rahmatullah Nabil explores Pakistan’s approach to ISIS-K as both a challenge to the Taliban and a means.
Opinions, Politics
What message does the disclosure of thousands of Taliban official documents convey?
In this op-ed, Besmillah Taban says the leaked Taliban documents expose administrative chaos, financial corruption, and growing Chinese influence, while.
Economy, Opinions
Lost opportunities and strategic missteps: The US investment in Afghanistan’s extractive industry
In this op-ed, Sayed Zaman Hashemi explores how US investments in Afghanistan’s extractive industry failed, allowing China and others to.
Opinions, Politics
Is Trump’s statement about U.S. weapons in Afghanistan realistic and achievable?
In this oped Besmillah Taban says Trump's pledge to reclaim U.S. weapons left in Afghanistan is largely rhetorical, as most.
Economy, Opinions
Afghanistan’s untapped mineral wealth: A lost opportunity or a path to stability?
In this piece, the author argues that Afghanistan’s vast untapped mineral wealth, particularly lithium, presents an opportunity for economic revival,.
Opinions, Politics
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.
Opinions, Politics
G7+ meeting on Afghanistan: Political rhetoric or a path to meaningful change?
In this op-ed, former foreign minister Haneef Atmar argues that the recent G7+ meeting in Geneva signals a potential shift.
Society
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.
Politics
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.