Afghanistan and Syria: Questions and Concerns
The rapid developments in Syria have raised numerous questions and significant concerns. The complexity of the Middle East, particularly the...
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The Taliban and Unchecked Killings in Afghanistan
The Taliban's most significant claim, used to assert their authority over the people of Afghanistan and the international community, is...
The White House’s New Administration and Afghanistan’s Crossroads of Hope and Fear
It is undeniable that the United States has been the most influential country in Afghanistan’s affairs, at least since 2001,...
Stalemate in Afghanistan: Authoritarian Rule Meets Oppositional Paralysis
Afghanistan’s current political deadlock mirrors a complex two-variable equation. On one side is the tyranny of the current rulers; on...
Afghanistan’s Future in the Wake of the U.S. Election
The political situation in Afghanistan is best described as a deadlock—if not an outright crisis, which it indeed is. This...
Afghanistan, the Taliban, and the Battle of Narratives
War, politics, economy, and culture are each driven by narratives that justify and sustain them, a concept as ancient as...
Censorship and Silence: The Erosion of Visual Expression in Afghanistan’s Media Landscape
The Taliban's imposition of further media restrictions, particularly the ban on visual programs in several provinces of Afghanistan, has intensified...
The Echoing Demand for Justice Across a Fractured Region
The post-colonial order established in our region has been marked by numerous shortcomings and inconsistencies. While the colonial era did...
The Taliban and Afghanistan’s Diplomatic Missions: The Danger of al-Qaeda’s Influence Abroad
The Taliban are steadfast allies of al-Qaeda and other radical jihadist organizations, excluding ISIS. Their relationships with these groups are...
A Grim Teacher’s Day in Afghanistan
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, designated October 5 as World Teachers' Day to remind the global...
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