Opinions
Afghanistan’s Democratic Vision Reflected as the World Celebrated the International Day of Democracy
By Neelapu Shanti
“Democracy derives its power from the people — from their voices, choices and participation”-United Nations.
September 15 marks the International Day of Democracy — a day the...
Engaging with the Taliban: Is India’s Strategic Necessity Helping Ordinary Afghans?
By Neelapu Shanti
The news report about India seeking a United Nations Sanctions Committee (UNSC) travel ban waiver for Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s proposed visit to New Delhi this month appears to solidify India’s engagements with the...
Al-Qaeda and Panjshir: The New Haven of Transnational Terrorism
By Abdul Naser Noorzad
Since the handover of power to the Taliban, the group has transformed Afghanistan into a safe haven for multinational terrorist groups, including internationally notorious organizations such as al-Qaeda and ISIS. Increasing warnings from cert...
Will International Engagements with the Taliban Lead to an Inclusive Government in Afghanistan?
By Neelapu Shanti
While Afghans suffer, regional powers chase “strategic interests” — connectivity, resources, proxy wars — all paid for in Afghan blood.
The four years of Taliban rule have be...
The Fall of the Republic: The Collapse of Political Ethics and the Crisis of National Identity in Afghanistan
By Abdul Naser Noorzad
The fall of the republic in 2021 was not merely a political defeat; it was the collapse of political ethics and the fundamental values of Afghan society. This downfall was the result of years of opportunism, nepotism, and kleptocracy, which, under...
