Prof Dr. Ubaidullah Burhani

The election of Aysha Wahab, an American of Afghan heritage, to the U.S. House of Representatives cannot be reduced to the outcome of a single electoral contest. It offers a broader illustration of the capacity of American institutions to…

From a Geography of Conflict to a Geography of Connectivity Afghanistan is gradually regaining its geoeconomic significance, extending beyond its traditional role in regional security dynamics. Its strategic location at the crossroads of…

Kabul Between Moscow and Washington: Afghanistan Amid the Reconfiguration of Regional and Global Power Balances Afghanistan is currently experiencing transformations that extend far beyond its domestic sphere, positioning the country…

The United States Counterterrorism Strategy of 2026 marks a significant evolution in Washington’s conceptual and operational approach toward Afghanistan and the wider region. The shift is evident not only in terminology but also in the…

The security architecture of the Gulf can no longer be adequately interpreted through the prism of a stable, traditional U.S. strategic role. Rather, it is undergoing a structural transformation that redefines this role from a comprehensive…

The recent airstrike on Kabul is not merely another incident in a regional conflict; it represents a profound moral rupture that demands an immediate and unequivocal response from the conscience of humanity. According to widely circulated…

Washington Between Kabul and Islamabad: The Silent Administration and Its Strategic Costs Understanding the U.S. stance on the recent Pakistani–Afghan escalation requires examining the structural shift that reshaped Afghanistan’s role in…

Washington Between Diplomacy and “All Options on the Table”: A Strategic Approach to Conflict Management In contemporary international politics, the management of conflict has evolved beyond the classical dichotomy of war versus peace.…

At the outset of 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran finds itself at a critical juncture, shaped by the accumulation of deep-rooted structural crises and an increasing fracture between the state and society. The protests that erupted in late…

Zalmay Khalilzad’s recent visit to Kabul, the former U.S. Special Representative for Afghan Peace, should not be interpreted merely as a personal initiative or a routine ceremonial gesture. While formally characterized as unofficial, the…