Opinion

Analyst Warns Trump’s Push for Bagram Airbase Risks Dangerous Escalation with Taliban

A prominent foreign policy analyst has issued a stark warning that former President Donald Trump's renewed push for the United…

7 months ago

The New Cold War? America’s Confrontation with China and Russia and the Future of World Order

Since the end of the Cold War, U.S. global hegemony has rested on maintaining a decisive presence in two strategic…

7 months ago

‘A Tsunami of Human Suffering’: Gaza’s Last Functioning Hospitals Overwhelmed as Thousands Flee South

Exhausted medical staff at Gaza’s few remaining hospitals are struggling to cope with a devastating influx of thousands of sick,…

7 months ago

The Black Sea Dilemma: Russia and Turkey on Europe’s Security Frontier

In the Middle Ages, trade between the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean flourished so greatly that sailors considered the…

7 months ago

The ‘Tsunami’ of Recognition for Palestine: Navigating the Choppy Waters Ahead

Arab observers and public opinion are divided. On one side are the optimistic supporters who view the recent wave of…

7 months ago

Afghan football chief accused of seeking $10,000 bribe for national team place

AFF president recorded talking to Australia-based player’s brother Mohammad Yousef Kargar denies accuracy of leaked recordings Mohammad Yousef Kargar, the…

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The terrifying spectre of an internet shutdown in Afghanistan

The terrifying spectre of an internet shutdown in Afghanistan A partial shutdown of fibre-optic internet has spread fear. Afghans do…

7 months ago

The Taliban Between Declared Openness and Underlying Challenges: An Analysis of Anas Haqqani’s Interview

Anas Haqqani, one of the most prominent young figures within the Taliban leadership, recently gave an in-depth interview on a…

7 months ago

Bagram Air Base: A Strategic Hub in U.S. Policy, Regional Mediation, and the Afghan Balance

Situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, where the interests of major powers intersect and regional strategies converge, Bagram Air…

7 months ago

Arab Region at a Crossroads: Washington or Beijing—Who Will Prevail?

On September 3, 2025, Beijing showcased a meticulously choreographed military parade in Tiananmen Square, marking the 80th anniversary of the…

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