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.
Society
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.
On the Road in America
Wahhabi ideology meets American style: Saudi Arabia’s identity crisis
In this piece, the writer, an Afghan Uber driver in the US, reflects on a candid conversation with Saudi passengers,.
Opinions, Politics
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.
On the Road in America, Opinions
Afghanistan becomes the new Vietnam
In this piece, an Afghan Uber driver reflects on the striking parallels between the fall of Afghanistan and Vietnam through.
Economy, Opinions
The crisis facing Afghanistan’s chambers of commerce under Taliban interference
In this piece, Afsana Rahimi and Manizha Wafiq examine how Taliban interference has undermined the independence of Afghanistan’s chambers of.
On the Road in America
On the Road in America: Jumong and unlikely gifts between Koreas
n this installment, an Afghan Uber driver recounts a memorable late-night ride with two South Korean passengers, exploring history, pop.
Global, Opinions
North Korea’s expanding role in global conflicts beyond Asia
In this piece, the writer, Naserullah Stanekzai, examines North Korea's involvement in the Ukraine war and its implications for global.
Opinions, Politics
Evaluating US policy toward Taliban: Implications of 2024 presidential election
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is set to be a landmark event, not just for the United States but for.
Opinions, Politics
Spread of ISIS in Afghanistan: Assessing Taliban’s role and the imperative for global accountability
In this article, the writer, Besmillah Tabaan, examines the expanding presence of ISIS in Afghanistan, the Taliban's complex role in.