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What Washington Failed to Predict
The attack carried out in Washington DC by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan trained, tested, and deemed reliable by the CIA, cannot be dismissed as a mere coincidence, a simple…
Trump’s Post-Ukraine Playbook: Why the Real Target Is Iran
When Donald Trump re-entered the White House, much of the world braced for unpredictability. Yet beneath the theatrics, bluster, and daily headline storms, a remarkably coherent…
Washington and Kabul: U.S. Strategy Amid Regional Influence and
Geopolitical Challenges
Afghanistan currently stands at a pivotal juncture in the regional and international balance of power. The country’s political and social landscape is…
The Manufacturing of Fear: How Islamophobia is Orchestrated in France
In France, Islamophobia is not merely a collection of random prejudices; it has become an idée fixe—a fixed and obsessive idea. This French term, retained in English as "idée…
Durand Line Gates Closour: Pakistan’s Miscalculation And Afghanistan’s Resilience
Pakistan, whether or not it intended to impose additional strain on the business community and industrial sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, appears to have miscalculated the broader…
The Gaza “Piece” Plan: How a U.S.-Israeli Initiative Will Cement Partition Through “Safe Zones”
The recently announced U.S.-Israeli ceasefire plan, endorsed by the UN Security Council, is being sold as a pathway to peace. In reality, it is a blueprint for the permanent…
US Touts “Refined” Ukraine Peace Framework After High-Stakes Geneva Talks, But Critical Details Remain…
WASHINGTON/GENEVA – The United States and Ukraine announced "meaningful progress" toward ending the war following high-level talks in Geneva, resulting in an "updated and…
Russia-Linked TV Station Raises Alarms in Kyrgyzstan
A new television station, Nomad TV, is poised to launch in Kyrgyzstan, but its promise of "independent" news is being met with deep skepticism and concern. With key editorial roles…
When Generosity Gets Weaponized
The Afghan refugee crisis has shaped the political, social, and economic landscape of Pakistan for almost five decades . More than any other event, it has intertwined the destinies…
Ashraf Ghani Breaks Silence, Urges National Dialogue to Break Afghanistan’s Political Deadlock
KABUL— In a significant political statement, former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has broken a long period of public silence to call for a comprehensive national dialogue, framing…