Opinion
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Taliban’s Penal Code Reveals Systematic Return to Pre-Modern Repression
The Taliban’s new 119-article penal code enshrines religious repression, slavery, and social apartheid, signaling a return to pre-modern brutality in…
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US-Iran Negotiations Shadowed by Calculated Costs and Benefits
US-Iran talks continue amid strategic calculations, with Washington balancing military risks and the desire for negotiation.
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Taliban Target Shiite Spiritual Heritage Amid Ongoing Oppression
Taliban's systematic efforts to plunder Shiite spiritual heritage in Afghanistan provoke calls for public resistance and protection of cultural centers.
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Is the Taliban Approaching a Breaking Point? Leadership Change Under Consideration
Reports suggest the Taliban may remove Mullah Haibatullah from leadership, signaling deep divisions and a possible power struggle within the…
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The Costs of Unilateralism: Lessons from Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan
Dr. Seyed Javad Sajadi reflects on the dangers of unilateral policies through examples from Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan’s political challenges.
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Europe’s Delicate Balance: How Far Will It Engage with the Taliban?
European EU delegation visits Afghanistan to verify migrants' identities, raising concerns over the potential gradual recognition of the Taliban.
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Taliban Shifts from Cautious Neighborly Relations to Strategic Alliance with the US
The Taliban is moving from cautious dealings with neighbors to a deeper alliance with the US, impacting its regional relationships…
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Assassination in Central Tehran: When the Shadow of the Taliban Crosses the Border
Three Afghan generals were assassinated in Tehran in a suspected Taliban attack, highlighting transnational security threats for Iran and Afghanistan.
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Insecurity of the Dead Under Taliban Rule Sparks Concern in Darulaman
In Darulaman, dozens have been detained over a burial in a century-old cemetery, raising concerns about security for both the…
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Serajuddin Haqqani’s Calculated Show of Power in Kandahar Signals Strong Intra-Taliban Rivalry
Serajuddin Haqqani's visit to Kandahar highlights ongoing power struggles within the Taliban and hints at Western strategies for Afghanistan's governance.