Opinion
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Taliban Face Choice Between Survival and a Bad Deal Amid Tensions with Pakistan
Pakistan attacks Kandahar after Taliban border assaults; tensions rise as Taliban face pressure to accept a tough deal with the…
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Pakistan’s Airstrikes Redefine Its Role in the Taliban Equation
Pakistan's recent airstrikes in Afghanistan killed top TTP leaders, signaling Islamabad's strategic role and complex regional dynamics involving the US,…
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Denying the Past is Today’s Mistake: A Response to Claims About Imam Khomeini’s Leadership Over Afghan Shiites
Seyed Ahmad Mousavi responds to denial of Imam Khomeini's leadership over Afghan Shiites, emphasizing historical facts and political realities.
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Futile Moscow Format Meetings Hampered by Lack of Will and Investment
Experts say Moscow Format talks on Afghanistan fail due to lack of financial support and political will among participants.
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Bagram: The Taliban’s Big Test Between Legitimacy and Survival
Bagram’s return tests the Taliban’s legitimacy and survival while reigniting regional power rivalries over Afghanistan’s future.
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Why Has Beijing Been Left Empty-Handed?
The Taliban’s tilt toward the U.S. leaves China sidelined, highlighting Afghanistan’s role as a stage for global rivalries without real…
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Transnational Assassinations in the Style of Israel
An assessment of the Taliban’s cross-border assassination of Maroof Ghulami in Iran, comparing the group’s new extraterritorial tactics to Israel’s…
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The Secularization of Afghanistan by the Taliban
An analysis of how the Taliban’s strict opposition to modernity may ironically accelerate the secularization of Afghanistan—something neither East nor…
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Italy Pledges New Emergency Aid for Earthquake Victims in Afghanistan
Italy allocates new emergency aid to support earthquake-affected communities in Afghanistan, addressing urgent needs amid limited local capacity and rising…
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Taliban Economy Minister Meets Japanese Ambassador in Kabul
Taliban Economy Minister Din Mohammad Hanif meets Japan’s ambassador in Kabul to discuss economic cooperation and continued humanitarian support amid…