Why are we surprised by Russia’s recognition of the Taliban?
In this op-ed, Ismail Miakhil writes that Russia’s recognition of the Taliban is not a surprise, but a mirror reflecting.
Politics
Global
Israel’s war with the Islamic Republic and its profound impact on Afghanistan
In this op-ed, Malek Setiz writes that Israel’s war with Iran is deepening Afghanistan’s political, economic, and security crises, with.
Global
Opinion: Will Khamenei drink ‘the poisoned chalice’?
In this op-ed, Nasrullah Stanekzai draws on Ayatollah Khomeini’s acceptance of UN Resolution 598 to ask whether Khamenei, too, will.
Society
A reflection on music
In this article, Shad Mohammad Sahak explores the life and works of Ahmad Zahir, offering a portrait of the evolution.
Society
Children belong in school, not in the workforce
In this op-ed, Nasrullah Stanekzai writes that child labor remains widespread in Afghanistan due to poverty, weak enforcement, and state.
Global
The Pahalgam attack: A manufactured crisis fueled Pakistan’s military-industrial complex
In this piece, Ajmal Sohail argues that Pakistan’s military exploited the Pahalgam attack to advance its institutional power, while suppressing.
Politics
From Idol to disillusionment: Pakistan’s shift from Bhutto to Khawaja Asif
In this op-ed, Nasrullah Stanikzai traces Pakistan’s transformation from idolizing its alliance with the West to openly condemning it.
Society
Confucianism’s vision: Ethics over law
In this piece, Nasrullah Stanikzai argues that Confucius envisioned a just society founded on moral virtue rather than legal enforcement.
Society
The dimmed lights of press freedom in Afghanistan
In this Op-Ed, Ahmad Azizi reflects on the decline of press freedom in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, tracing its historical.
Society
Helpless deportees and Taliban incompetence: How Afghanistan’s crisis fuels terrorism and crime
In this op-ed, Besmillah Taban argues that the forced deportation of Afghan migrants amid Taliban mismanagement risks fueling recruitment by.