Ahmad Fawad Arsala

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…

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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…

1 year 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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Despite Afghan Opposition

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

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

Pragmatism Over Ideals

Pragmatism Over Ideals: How a Trump Administration Could Forge a Working Relationship with the Taliban Government in Afghanistan An analysis…

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Pakistan’s Fragile Grip: How Repression, Extremism, and Ethnic Suppression Sustain an Artificial State

Pakistan’s recent decision to ban the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) under its anti-terrorism laws reflects the state's deeply entrenched strategy…

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