From Retaliation to Routine: Pakistan’s Militarism Along the Durand Line
By Rahmatullah Achakzai For decades, Pakistan has invoked the rhetoric of “national security” to justify military adventurism across its western...
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Ex-Minister: Khalilzad’s Early Service ‘Unforgettable,’ Doha Deal a Historic Mistake
ADN Former Afghan Interior Minister and special envoy Umar Daudzai has offered a nuanced but critical assessment of Zalmay Khalilzad,...
Afghan Dialogue in Islamabad Sparks Rift Over Legitimacy
By Kazim Jafari A rare political dialogue among Afghan exiles in Islamabad has stirred heated debate, exposing both the opportunities...
Afghan Diaspora in Vienna Marks 106th Independence Day with Critical Reflections
ADN On August 23, 2025, a coalition of Afghan associations in Vienna organized a gathering to commemorate the 106thanniversary of Afghanistan’s independence. The event,...
Time to Revisit British Border Legacies: Why the Durand Line Can’t Be the Basis of Modern Geopolitics
By A. Shafaq Introduction: A Colonial Relic in the 21st Century In the age of decolonization and self-determination, it is an...
Pakistan’s Cross-Border Actions in Balochistan and Afghanistan
By Kadeem Baloch Pakistan is running a shadow war—out of sight, beyond borders, and without consequences. From the scorched hills...
Afghan Refugees in Iran Caught Between Repression and Return
ADN July 2025: Iran, long regarded as a safe haven for Afghans fleeing war and persecution, is now at the...
CPEC Without Consent: Baloch Voices Against Displacement and Militarization
ADN In Gwadar, once a tranquil fishing hub and now the epicenter of a geopolitical mega-project, the grand promises of...
The Deafening Silence of Afghan Women Echoes in Vienna’s Halls of Power
By Ali Ahmad The grand marble halls of Vienna’s Rathaus (City Hall) have hosted countless diplomatic receptions, but none quite...
“We Are Not Hopeless”: Palwasha Kakar’s Rallying Cry for Afghan Women in Exile
ADN In the grand halls of Vienna’s City Hall, far from home, Palwasha Kakar — former Deputy Minister for Women’s...
