Ahmad Fawad Arsala

Pakistan’s long and well-documented history of playing both sides in the so-called “war on terror” has once again come to the forefront. Recent incidents, such as the handing over of a Kabul blast plotter to the U.S., the reported death of…

The Incompetence Failure of Ashraf Ghani vs. The Resilience of Volodymyr Zelenskyy: A Case Study in Failed and Successful Leadership Ashraf Ghani’s leadership during Afghanistan’s crisis stands as a glaring example of…

The persistent rumors about the imminent collapse of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan largely stem from opposition figures who are remnants of warlord factions and corrupt technocrats that squandered American taxpayer funds for two…

The White House recently published a fact sheet titled "At USAID, Waste and Abuse Runs Deep."  which outlines various claims of financial mismanagement within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). One of the more…

Analysis: President Trump’s Response on Afghanistan Suggests No Immediate Plans and an Emphasis on Peace During the February 4th press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Afghan independent…

The Taliban’s policies regarding Afghan women’s education and employment are indefensible and must change to align with the religious and cultural norms of the Afghan people. However, when it comes to the use of USAID funds, the harsh truth…

Afghanistan, a nation long marred by conflict and turmoil, stands at a critical juncture. Recent developments—including cracks within the Taliban leadership and the surging value of the U.S. dollar—have created an opportunity for reflection…

As the specter of Donald Trump’s return to the White House looms large, Pakistan’s leaders have predictably dusted off their favorite political diversion: scapegoating Afghanistan. In a calculated and dangerous ploy, Islamabad has escalated…

The recent airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in eastern Afghanistan, which claimed the lives of 46 people, predominantly women and children, have garnered widespread condemnation and scrutiny. While Pakistan has often justified such actions…

Iran, long the self-proclaimed leader of resistance against Western influence, finds itself teetering on the edge of irrelevance. The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, Russia’s withdrawal from the region, and the financial and…