Ubaidullah Burhani

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…

Regional Transformation and the Emergence of Flexible Strategic Partnerships The Middle East and South Asia are experiencing a significant transformation in the structure of political and security relations. As the international system…

The Return of Geography to the Center of Global Politics The twenty-first century has witnessed a profound transformation in the nature of power and influence. In the contemporary international system, national strength is no longer…

The emerging framework of Saudi–American nuclear cooperation is no longer perceived merely as a bilateral agreement in the field of civilian nuclear energy. Rather, it is increasingly understood within the broader context of the…

Introduction Pakistan is currently navigating a complex landscape shaped by intertwined security, political, economic, and geopolitical challenges. These challenges have emerged within a rapidly transforming regional and…

The Geopolitical Instrumentalization of Religious Heritage Concepts A Scholarly, Historical, and Strategic Analysis of Ghazwat al-Hind and the Khawarij Introduction In the contemporary global landscape, theological texts,…

Afghanistan’s Tribal System: Historical Foundations, Social Structure, and the Challenges and Opportunities of Integration within the Modern State Introduction Afghanistan’s tribal system constitutes one of the most enduring…

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…

Managed Competition and Selective Partnership in U.S.–China Relations A Strategic Perspective from Washington U.S.–China relations are undergoing a profound strategic transformation that reflects the international system’s…

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…