Opinion

Pashtuns and Emotional Politics

If one looks closely at the political history of the Pashtuns, a clear and obvious reality appears: Pashtuns have often…

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“Our gains in Russia from the war are numbered in days.”

The joint Israeli-American military campaign against Iran has triggered a severe crisis in the Persian Gulf region. The conflict has…

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Pashtuns, Extremism, Terrorism, and Foreign and Domestic Hands

The Pashtun nation has, throughout history, remained a living example of bravery, hospitality, the pursuit of freedom, and human dignity.…

2 weeks ago

One Month into a War “We Didn’t Expect”

It has been one month since the joint U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran on February 28, 2026 a campaign launched with…

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The US-Israeli war on humanity

The lawlessness and brutality of the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza have now spread to other parts of the world.  …

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Pakistan’s Airstrikes in Afghanistan: A Pretext or a Genuine Security Concern?

Considering the ground realities in Afghanistan, the historical trajectory of Pakistan’s policies toward Afghanistan, and the evolving geopolitical dynamics of…

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The Three Mothers of a Human Being

Every person in this world grows up in the embrace of three mothers. The first is the mother who gives…

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The Strategic Dilemma Facing the Gulf States Today

As the first month of direct military confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on…

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How the US and Israel are making the Islamic republic stronger

The war is feeding into a theological narrative of martyrdom and sacrifice that is helping maintain the Islamic Republic’s internal…

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This Is the Moment When the Houthis Might Enter the War

The region stretching from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea (Bab el-Mandeb) is undergoing a profound strategic transformation.…

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