Opinions
Afghanistan: A Field of Competition, Not Consensus
By Abdul Naser Noorzad
The majority of Afghan analysts and experts believe that to resolve the current crisis, first a regional consensus and then an international consensus must be formed to solve Afghanistan’s problem. This solution is theoretically plausible, but considering the interests of major powers and actors involved in Afghanistan’s geography, is there really any ground for such a consensus to...
Confused Opposition: Four Years of Missed Opportunities
By Abdul Naser Noorzad
August marks four years since the fall of the Republic and its handover to the terrorist Taliban. During this period, the Taliban have ruthlessly suppressed any form of resistance or rebellion, eliminating even the small...
Badakhshan: The Fault Line of Resistance and Regional Interests
By Abdul Naser Noorzad
Today, more than ever, Badakhshan has become a stage for security and geopolitical challenges against the Taliban’s mono-ethnic rule. The province’s strategic location, rich underground resources, and its pos...
Afghanistan's Refugees: A Tool for Securitization and the Geopolitical Game of Neighbors
By Abdul Naser Noorzad
Securitization in the actions of neighboring states with crisis-prone centers, or those with ambitious security agendas seeking to implement special measures, is a common phenomenon. These governments, considering their...
Moscow’s Geopolitical Gamble on the Taliban
By Bahar Mehr
Russia’s decision to formally recognize the Taliban has shattered the regional lifeline that Afghan opposition groups once relied upon, tilting the balance of power in Central and South Asia decisively in favor of Kabul’s rulers.
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The Myth of Pragmatism in the Taliban; Reality or Deception?
By Abdul Naser Noorzad
Public perception often divides the Taliban into two camps: the hardline, ideological faction based in Kandahar under Hibatullah, and the so-called pragmatic, operational network led by the Haqqanis in Kabul. This narrative has shaped intelli...
