Opinion

February 2026 Introduction Afghanistan, a nation whose name has become synonymous with geopolitical struggle, enters 2026 suspended between coercion and crisis. Nearly five years…

The tragedy is not that the Pashtun is weak. weakness can be temporary. The tragedy is that division, if it continues across generations, breaks the backbone of a nation. The…

Iran currently faces a highly complex strategic environment, where rising U.S. pressures intersect with precise regional calculations, all within an international context that no…

As Bangladesh approaches crucial parliamentary elections on February 12, the political landscape is witnessing a significant and controversial transformation. The Bangladesh…

The Pashtuns are among those nations in history whose identity is marked by honor, bravery, hospitality, and love of freedom. This nation, which carries a long story of sacrifices,…

A colleague, an editor at a widely read outlet that centered Gaza throughout the two-year genocide, recently voiced his frustration that the Strip is no longer a main focus in the…

At the outset of 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran finds itself at a critical juncture, shaped by the accumulation of deep-rooted structural crises and an increasing fracture…

For decades, Iranian protesters have risen up knowing one bitter truth: no matter how brave, how widespread, or how justified their revolt, they would ultimately stand alone.…

Zalmay Khalilzad’s recent visit to Kabul, the former U.S. Special Representative for Afghan Peace, should not be interpreted merely as a personal initiative or a routine ceremonial…

What unfolded in Venezuela over the weekend is not an isolated incident, nor should it be treated as such. It is a clear signal, one that deserves careful reading, not an emotional…