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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Taliban’s honeymoon is over

In this article, the writer argues that the international community's patience with the Taliban is waning.

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The bitter laugh of Mullah Abdul Kabir

In this article, the author attempts to analyze the Taliban deputy chief minister's laugh in response to a question about.

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The days after Kabul fell

A reflection on the harrowing aftermath of Kabul's fall, exploring the resilience and silent suffering of those left behind.

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Security dynamics in Iran-Taliban ties: Developments, challenges and consequences

In this article, Besmillah Tabaan writes that Iran's early optimism about the Taliban has turned to concern.

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Afghanistan’s future: Scenarios three and four

In this article, Abdul Hafeez Mansoor, a former member of Afghanistan’s Parliament, predicts four possible scenarios for the country's future.

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Afghanistan’s future: Scenario two

In this article, ex-MP Abdul Hafeez Mansoor predicts four possible scenarios for the Afghanistan's future.

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