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 recent years, the United States has grappled with the consequences of its foreign interventions, particularly…
Pragmatism Over Ideals
Pragmatism Over Ideals: How a Trump Administration Could Forge a Working Relationship with the Taliban Government in Afghanistan
An analysis of a potential Trump administration’s approach to Afghanistan, particularly with the Taliban…
If You Aren’t a Saint, You Aren’t Less Than Him
Written by: Hafizullah Turab
Translated by: Kalimullah Turab
Due to Bakhtawar's constant chatter, Hamesha gul would have given up cutting hair for the entire village if he could. But he had no other option, as he wasn't…
Justice Denied: The Lingering Scars of a Tragic Night in Afghanistan
In the quiet village of Wodisaar, nestled within the Sherzad district of Nangarhar province, life carries on in a muted rhythm. Children play among fields, and elders gather under ancient trees, but the scars of a violent past linger just…
Heaven or Home? (short story)
Written by: Hafizullah Turab
Translated by: Kalimullah Turab
May God bring justice to my father. I was in the 3rd grade when he inexplicably withdrew me from school and enrolled me in a madrasa. During my first two weeks…
Children of Kabul: Forced to Work Instead of Play or School
16 Oct, 2024
On the crowded streets of Kabul’s Chahar Asiab District, where children should be carefree and full of dreams, many are instead trapped in the harsh realities of survival. Forced into dangerous—labor, they sift through…
Pakistan’s Fragile Grip: How Repression, Extremism, and Ethnic Suppression Sustain an Artificial…
Pakistan’s recent decision to ban the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) under its anti-terrorism laws reflects the state's deeply entrenched strategy of using authoritarian measures to suppress dissent, particularly in ethnic minority regions.…
Government in Exile: A Flawed Dream Doomed to Fade in Afghanistan’s Turbulent Landscape
Without legitimacy, unity, or the backing of the Afghan people, the concept of an exiled government is little more than an illusion—set to become another whisper lost in the tumult of Afghanistan’s complex and troubled political reality.…
ISK Daykundi attack and Pakistan’s Strategic Use of ISK to destabilize Afghanistan
ISK Daykundi attack and Pakistan’s Strategic Use of ISK to destabilize Afghanistan Amid Internal Security Challenges
Pakistan's involvement in using groups like the Islamic State in Khorasan (ISK) to destabilize Afghanistan can be…
A short history of Baloch Resistance and the Recent Surge in Armed Conflict in Balochistan Province…
A short history of Baloch Resistance and the Recent Surge in Armed Conflict in Balochistan Province of Pakistan
In recent weeks, Pakistan has witnessed one of the most widespread and coordinated waves of attacks by Baloch insurgents in…