Afghanistan’s Emeralds in Global Markets
In Afghanistan, beneath the shadows of towering mountains, lies a hidden treasure — transparent yet still concealed. A treasure that has existed for thousands of years, yet most people only know it by name and remain unaware of its true…
Hvorfor den sene anklagen av israelske krigsforbrytelser?
Den israelske menneskerettighetsorganisasjonen B’Tselem publiserte 27. juli en banebrytende rapport der Gaza-krigen betegnes som folkemord. Selv om dette er et avgjørende standpunkt, vekker den lange tidsbruken før publisering alvorlig uro.…
Why the Delay in Judging Israeli War Crimes?
On July 27, the Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem released a groundbreaking report declaring the Israeli military campaign in Gaza a genocide. While this acknowledgement is critical, the delay in publishing such a conclusion raises…
Gulf Influence in Afghanistan: From Competition to Strategic Cooperation
Following the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan in August 2021, the regional geopolitical landscape witnessed a significant recalibration. As major international powers maneuvered to fill the resulting power vacuum, key Gulf…
Oljefondet investert i israelsk selskap som tjener på Gaza-krigen
Oljefondet har investert i det israelske teknologiselskapet Next Vision, som produserer dronekameraer for det israelske forsvaret (IDF). Siden krigen i Gaza startet i oktober 2023, har selskapets aksjeverdi økt med nesten 500 %.…
Oil Fund Invested in Israeli Defense Company Profiting from Gaza War
The Norwegian Oil Fund (Oljefondet) has invested in the Israeli company Next Vision, which produces drone cameras used by the Israeli military (IDF). Since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, the company's stock has surged by nearly…
Hund – A Historical City in Swabi
The name Hund is derived from the word Hind, which in Sanskrit means "water"—a reference to its proximity to the mighty Indus River. Throughout history, the city’s name has appeared in various forms, including Auhind, Wayhind, Awand, Wand,…
Landai og Tappa: Stemmen til pasjtunsk folkepoesi
Landai er et pasjtunsk ord som betyr «kort» (fra land, som betyr «kort», med suffikset -ai), og det refererer til en tradisjonell form for tolinjers folkediktning. Den er også kjent som Tappa, Tikai eller Misray, og har en unik og varig…
Landai and Tappa: The Voice of Pashto Folk Poetry
Landai is a word in Pashto meaning “short” (from land meaning “short” with the suffix -ai), and it refers to a traditional form of two-line folk poetry. Also known as Tappa, Tikai, or Misray, the Landai holds a unique and enduring place in…
Why Afghanistan Works Better Without the Republic’s Crooks
By any measure of integrity or impact, Mirwais Azizi has done more for Afghanistan in the last six months than the entire circle of exiled warlords and self-proclaimed patriots did in 20 years of holding power and looting international aid.…