Ahmad Fawad Arsala

Iran is not just provoking—it is lashing out in a fit of desperation. Tehran’s reckless use of proxy warfare, military bluster, and orchestrated chaos reveals a regime teetering on the edge, grasping for leverage before it faces the harsh…

Introduction The Trump administration’s foreign policy in South Asia was marked by a firm stance against Iran’s regional and nuclear ambitions. With worsening security conditions in Pakistan, many analysts suggest that Washington may…

Pakistan’s long and well-documented history of playing both sides in the so-called “war on terror” has once again come to the forefront. Recent incidents, such as the handing over of a Kabul blast plotter to the U.S., the reported death of…

The Incompetence Failure of Ashraf Ghani vs. The Resilience of Volodymyr Zelenskyy: A Case Study in Failed and Successful Leadership Ashraf Ghani’s leadership during Afghanistan’s crisis stands as a glaring example of…

Diplomatic relations between the United States and its international partners often involve complex dynamics, especially when national interests and regional strategies intersect. Notable instances include the confrontations between…

The persistent rumors about the imminent collapse of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan largely stem from opposition figures who are remnants of warlord factions and corrupt technocrats that squandered American taxpayer funds for two…

The White House recently published a fact sheet titled "At USAID, Waste and Abuse Runs Deep."  which outlines various claims of financial mismanagement within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). One of the more…

During the February 4th press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Afghan independent journalist Nazira Karimi had a rare opportunity to ask President Donald Trump a question regarding Afghanistan. She introduced…

The Taliban’s policies regarding Afghan women’s education and employment are indefensible and must change to align with the religious and cultural norms of the Afghan people. However, when it comes to the use of USAID funds, the harsh truth…

Afghanistan, a nation long marred by conflict and turmoil, stands at a critical juncture. Recent developments—including cracks within the Taliban leadership and the surging value of the U.S. dollar—have created an opportunity for reflection…