Ahmad Fawad Arsala

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…

The rapid collapse of the Assad regime in Syria marks not just a seismic shift in the Middle East’s power dynamics but also a catastrophic failure for Iran’s geopolitical ambitions. Iran’s extensive financial and military investments in…

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 in…

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: 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…

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.…