Ahmad Fawad Arsala

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…

12 months 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…

1 year ago

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,…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago