The dimmed lights of press freedom in Afghanistan
In this Op-Ed, Ahmad Azizi reflects on the decline of press freedom in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, tracing its historical.
Society
Society
Helpless deportees and Taliban incompetence: How Afghanistan’s crisis fuels terrorism and crime
In this op-ed, Besmillah Taban argues that the forced deportation of Afghan migrants amid Taliban mismanagement risks fueling recruitment by.
Society
From host to hostile: How Iran’s treatment of Afghan migrants has changed
In this op-ed, Khalid Seddiqi writes about Iran’s increasingly harsh treatment of Afghan migrants.
Politics
How Taliban modernized their media, not their message
In this op-ed, Nasratullah Taban examines how the Taliban have transformed their media strategy while preserving their core goal of.
Society
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.
Global, Politics
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.
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.