Afghanistan’s militant ecosystem and the rise of ETIM
Afghanistan remains a preferred destination for the East Turkestan Islamic Movement for a mix of practical and ideological reasons that are not
Hamza bin Laden in Afghanistan
The reported re-emergence of Hamza bin Laden and Hamza al Ghamdi in Afghanistan is more than a headline. It is a warning
Afghanistan’s Gold, Taliban Rule, and the Price of Silence
Afghanistan is sitting on mineral wealth that could help rebuild a shattered economy, but under Taliban rule, it is being used in
Taliban’s Policy of Repression in Afghanistan
The latest United Nations Security Council Monitoring Team report reads less like a routine security update and more like a warning label
How Taliban Centralization Undermines Afghanistan’s Future
The Sixteenth Report of the United Nations Security Council’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team offers a stark reminder that Taliban rule
Pakistan’s Case Against the Taliban’s Policies
The current trade standoff between Pakistan and Afghanistan is frequently described as the result of bureaucratic failure, economic paralysis, and border closures.
Why Russia Is Sounding the Alarm
Russia’s renewed warnings about the expanding influence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan highlight a troubling and increasingly complex security landscape that the
Afghan Taliban Seeks Constructive Engagement with Pakistan, China in Trilateral Talks
Afghan Taliban Hosts Trilateral Dialogue to Boost Regional Cooperation The Afghan government under the Taliban administration has called for mutual respect and
Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Efforts: An Effort Worth Recognition
The last two decades have shown that Pakistan’s efforts towards counterterrorism are a complex saga that hasn’t received much attention. An attempt
