Ubaidullah Burhani

The participation of Afghanistan’s delegation, led by the current caretaker government (the Taliban), in the Doha Forum carries substantial political and diplomatic significance. It reflects Kabul’s efforts to overcome imposed diplomatic…

Recent Russian political maneuvers—most prominently President Vladimir Putin’s official visit to India and pragmatic engagement in Afghanistan—signal a strategic recalibration aimed at reshaping the balance of power in South Asia. This…

Geopolitical Challenges Afghanistan currently stands at a pivotal juncture in the regional and international balance of power. The country’s political and social landscape is undergoing a complex phase of strategic realignment. Although…

Both the Syrian and Afghan experiences emerged from prolonged and bloody conflicts, united by the common goal of liberation from oppression and the pursuit of sovereignty. Yet their trajectories diverge sharply at the point of outcome,…

The U.S.–India Defense Agreement, Indo–Afghan Convergence, and Gulf Influence Engineering Regional Balances in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Afghanistan occupies a central geo-economic and strategic position, serving as a vital link…

Afghanistan today is not merely a country situated in the heart of Asia; it has become a crucial stabilizing pillar for the regional balance of power. The country is gradually transforming from a perpetual battlefield into a strategic…

Anas Haqqani, one of the most prominent young figures within the Taliban leadership, recently gave an in-depth interview on a prominent Indian podcast. The timing of this media appearance was politically significant, coinciding with the…

Dr. Maryam bint Nasser Al-Misnad’s Visit to Kabul: A Model of Humanitarian Diplomacy and Women’s Leadership On September 4, 2026, Kabul witnessed a significant humanitarian and diplomatic event: the visit of Her Excellency Dr. Maryam bint…

Zalmay Khalilzad: Between the Architecture of U.S. Strategy and a Contested Legacy in Afghanistan and the Middle East Zalmay Khalilzad stands among the most consequential figures in American diplomacy of the past half-century. His…

From the Himalayas to the Middle East: Can the India-China Rapprochement Redefine Geopolitical Balances? After decades of border disputes and strategic rivalry, a cautious rapprochement between India and China—the two largest nuclear…