Ahmad Fawad Arsala

Pragmatism Over Ideals: How a Trump Administration Could Forge a Working Relationship with the Taliban Government in Afghanistan An analysis of a potential Trump administration’s approach to Afghanistan, particularly with the Taliban…

Pakistan’s recent decision to ban the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) under its anti-terrorism laws reflects the state's deeply entrenched strategy of using authoritarian measures to suppress dissent, particularly in ethnic minority regions.…

ISK Daykundi attack and Pakistan’s Strategic Use of ISK to destabilize Afghanistan Amid Internal Security Challenges   Pakistan's involvement in using groups like the Islamic State in Khorasan (ISK) to destabilize Afghanistan can be…

A short history of Baloch Resistance and the Recent Surge in Armed Conflict in Balochistan Province of Pakistan  In recent weeks, Pakistan has witnessed one of the most widespread and coordinated waves of attacks by Baloch insurgents in…

In the intricate and often shadowy world of intelligence operations, the recent assassination of Ismael Hanieh in Tehran has raised significant concerns about a potential escalation of conflict. The fear of retaliation from Iran and…

Most observers believe that Gilaman Wazir, a prominent Pashtun leader and poet, was targeted due to his stance on the Durand Line and his peaceful demonstrations in defense of the Pashtuns, leading to the violent attack in Islamabad,…

Masoud Pezeshkian's victory in the recent Iranian election can be analyzed as a strategic move by the Iranian leadership in response to both domestic and international pressures. The geopolitical landscape has been tumultuous for Iran,…

Split Conservative vote in Iranian election will help Jalili to win, while Reformist Pezeshkian  has  Potential Path to Victory: A Shift in Regime Strategy?                                                                 In a tightly…

Split Conservative vote in Iranian election will help Jalili to win, while Reformist Pezeshkian   has  Potential Path to Victory: A Shift in Regime Strategy? In a tightly contested first round of Iran's presidential election,…

Taliban Authorities, declining to attend Tehran meeting on Afghanistan, while ready to  attend UN Meeting in Qatar: Significance and Implications he participation of Taliban authorities in the upcoming UN meeting in Qatar, June 29- July…