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...
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Enforcing Beards, Eroding Rights: Taliban Edicts Generate Backlash in Afghanistan
By Ilhamuddin Afghan In Afghanistan, the Taliban's moral police, headed by their Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the...
Cracks Widen in Afghan-Pakistan Relations: Allegations and Denials Continue
By Fatima Chaudhary The already strained relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have once again come under intense scrutiny as accusations...
The Illusion of Peace: Why Afghanistan Needs More Than an End to War
By Nazila Jamshidi Afghans, as a nation at war, often with themselves, understandably demand an end to the conflict. Recently,...
The Taliban: Faith Fighters or Power Brokers?
By Ilhamuddin Afghan The Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan has reignited a fierce debate: are they devout defenders of...
Taliban vs IS: Birds of one feather not flocking together
By Ilhamuddin Afghan A recent escalation in attacks attributed to the Islamic State group in Afghanistan and beyond has reignited...
The Escalating Refugee Exodus: Ramifications of Human Rights Violations by the Taliban
By Nazila Jamshidi The extensive list of human rights violations by the Taliban, reported by the US State Department, will...
China’s Diplomatic Maneuvers: Exploiting Afghanistan’s Resources
By A. Shafaq As much of the global community shuns Afghanistan's Taliban regime, China is forging diplomatic and economic tieswith...
Taliban’s Expulsion of Former Jihadi Leader Sparks Outcry and Criticism
By Ilhamuddin Afghan In a recent turn of events, the Taliban's Minister of Justice, Abdul Hakim Shara’ee, made headlines by...
Taliban Enforce Media Crackdown: Restrictions on Photos and Women Voices
By Ilhamuddin Afghan A recent order by Taliban leader Mullah Habatullah to ban TV interviews and images of the group's...
