From Allies to Adversaries: The Growing Rift in Pakistan – Afghan Taliban relations
By A. Shafaq The relationship between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban has been rapidly deteriorating over the past few years,...
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Everyday Peace Indicators in Afghanistan Before the Collapse of Republic of Afghanistan (2020)
By Mohammad Afzal Zarghoni ABSTRACT The findings give us a glimpse into views and perceptions of ordinary Afghans both at...
China’s Resource Exploitation in Afghanistan: A Raw Deal for the Afghans
By A. Shafaq After three years since Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan continues to remain economically unstable and internationally unrecognized. While many countries maintain diplomatic ties with Kabul,...
Uneasy Neighbors: The Taliban, TTP, and a Tangled Web of Violence
By Ilhamuddin Afghan Few days ago, when a police station in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was attacked, resulting in casualties, the...
Afghanistan’s Waning Entrance Exam Participation: A Multifaceted Challenge
By Ilhamuddin Afghan A significant decline in participation rates for Afghanistan's higher education entrance exams paints a concerning picture for the...
Uncertain Fate: German Deportations Cast Shadow Over Afghan Refugees
By Ilhamuddin Afghan The German government's recent announcement regarding the deportation of certain Afghan nationals has generated significant anxiety amongst...
Afghanistan’s Brain Drain: Educated Elite Flee Taliban Rule
By Ilhamuddin Afghan The Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan has triggered a significant exodus of its citizens, with many seeking safety...
Do the Taliban Have an Alternative?
By Shahmahmood Miakhel Some people, whether consciously or unconsciously, believe that the Taliban have no alternative and that their rule...
Will the UN Stand Firm on Afghan Women’s Rights in the Upcoming Doha Meeting?
By Nazila Jamshidi After the second Doha meeting on February 18th and 19th in Qatar, the United Nations (UN) will...
Afghanistan, the Taliban, IS and a Simmering Struggle
By Ilhamuddin Afghan Since the Taliban return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 a formidable challenge has emerged in...
