Articles, writings & analyses

The Fall of the Taliban Regime Is Not Imminent: Business Confidence as a Key Indicator

The persistent rumors about the imminent collapse of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan largely stem from opposition figures who are…

10 months ago

White House Fact Sheet on USAID and Taliban Funding Allegations

The White House recently published a fact sheet titled "At USAID, Waste and Abuse Runs Deep."  which outlines various claims…

10 months ago

Analysis: President Trump’s Response on Afghanistan Suggests No Immediate Plans and an Emphasis on Peace

Analysis: President Trump’s Response on Afghanistan Suggests No Immediate Plans and an Emphasis on Peace     During the February…

11 months ago

Taliban vs. the Corrupt Warlords: The Stark Reality of Afghanistan’s USAID Funds

The Taliban’s policies regarding Afghan women’s education and employment are indefensible and must change to align with the religious and…

11 months ago

A Nation at the Crossroads: Seizing the Moment for Change in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, a nation long marred by conflict and turmoil, stands at a critical juncture. Recent developments—including cracks within the Taliban…

11 months ago

Pakistan’s Old Game: Blaming Afghanistan to Prepare for Trump’s Return

As the specter of Donald Trump’s return to the White House looms large, Pakistan’s leaders have predictably dusted off their…

12 months ago

Pakistan’s Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan: A Calculated Move with Dual Objectives

The recent airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in eastern Afghanistan, which claimed the lives of 46 people, predominantly women and children,…

12 months ago

Iran’s House of Cards is Crumbling: Time for the U.S. to Strike Harder

Iran, long the self-proclaimed leader of resistance against Western influence, finds itself teetering on the edge of irrelevance. The collapse…

1 year ago

Iran’s Syrian Gamble: A Strategic Catastrophe in the Wake of Assad’s Collapse

The rapid collapse of the Assad regime in Syria marks not just a seismic shift in the Middle East’s power…

1 year ago

Despite Afghan Opposition’s Optimism Over Michael Waltz

Despite Afghan Opposition's Optimism Over Michael Waltz, a Trump Administration Is Likely to Take a More Pragmatic Path   In…

1 year ago