Abdul Waheed Waheed

Afghanistan’s relationship with Pakistan is the outcome of a cumulative and structural interplay of unresolved historical questions: the contested Durand Line, ethnic and social ties that do not conform to state boundaries, proxy politics,…

Pakistan has spent decades trying, without success, to shape a precarious Afghanistan according to its interests rather than learning to live with its neighbour in peaceful coexistence. Their relationship has been shaped by historical…

In the changing regional environment, the mechanisms that once enabled Islamabad to shape developments in Afghanistan no longer produce the outcomes they were designed to achieve. This is not the result of a single event, but of a gradual…

The troubled history of relations between Kabul and Islamabad cannot be understood solely through the activities of the TTP, the BLA, or the recent violence in Badakhshan province. While these security challenges are serious, they represent…

The recent arrival of a Chinese freight train in Herat via Turkmenistan and Iran represents more than a commercial shipment; it reflects a significant shift in Afghanistan’s economic geography and regional connectivity. At a time when…

There is no doubt that Afghanistan can play an important role in shaping Eurasia's future. This conclusion is not based on the author's optimistic approach or geopolitical rhetoric but on enduring strategic realities. Located at the…

Recent airstrikes in the eastern Afghan provinces of Kunar Province, Paktia Province, and Paktika Province have generated significant international concern following confirmation by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan that…

A critical assessment of Pakistan–Afghanistan relations, viewed beyond the official narratives and through the lens of ground realities, suggests that Pakistan’s pursuit of strategic interests has often been tied to an Afghanistan marked by…

The escalating conflict between Islamabad and Kabul has inflicted deep wounds on the Afghan people and pushed the regional security architecture to a dangerous precipice. Marked by devastating Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan territory,…

The relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan has long been shaped by territorial and geographical disagreements, contributing to periodic military strikes, political tensions, and mutual mistrust. However, such disputes are not unique…