Opinions
India Taliban DNA Ties- a Mental Madness
By Neelapu Shanti
During his recent visit to New Delhi, Ataullah Omari, the Taliban’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, praised India for its warm hospitality stating that the people of Afghanistan feel closely connected to India and that “our DNA is one.”
Indian media headlines tilted on Mr Omari’s praises as he said, “This is my first tr...
The Taliban's Strategies of Intimidation and Their End Goals for Political Change
By Sowieba Abadi
The Taliban emerged in 1994 as a movement of religious students whose initial mobilization was framed around ending Afghanistan's civil war and restoring order. However, after gaining power, the movement's behavior diverged from its earlier...
Annexed and Erased: How Herat’s Distinct Identity Fuels Women’s Resistance
By Abdul Basir Azimi
Herat, the historic oasis city and recognized intellectual capital of western Afghanistan, has long been celebrated as a cradle of poe...
From Purim to Nowruz: War, Memory, and the Necessity of Iranian-Israeli Dialogue
By Dr. Davood Moradian
Within the span of a few weeks this spring, three moments of profound spiritual meaning unfold across the Jewish and Persian worlds. Jewish communities celebrate Purim, commemorating the survival of Jews in ancient Persia. Shiite Muslim...
World Observed: International Day of Education - Have Afghan Women Been Forgotten?
By Neelapu Shanti
“Education is a human...
