Ubaidullah Burhani

Strategic Implications of the Congressional Shift for the War with Iran, U.S.–Gulf Relations, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the Changing Global Order The outcome of the November 3, 2026, U.S. midterm elections represent more than a shift…

he United States will hold its midterm congressional elections on November 3, 2026, at a time of considerable political, economic, and geopolitical uncertainty. Beyond determining which party controls the House of Representatives and the…

The Quadrilateral Meeting in Tehran and Strategic Decision-Making in Washington The Limits of Regional Mediation, U.S. Power Calculations, and the Future of War and Peace in the Middle East Introduction The quadrilateral…

Yemen and the Red Sea: Prospects for the U.S.–Gulf Strategic Partnership The conflict in Yemen has evolved beyond an internal struggle. It now affects Gulf security, freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, energy markets, and…

Pakistan on the Brink Navigating Multiple Strategic Fronts Yemen, Afghanistan, and Iran: The Challenge of Strategic Balance ‌‌By: Prof. Dr. Ubaidullah Burhani Pakistan faces an increasingly complex strategic environment in which…

On October 4, 2026, Afghanistan opened a 121-kilometer road through the Wakhan Corridor, linking the Broghil area of Badakhshan to the Chinese border. Built at a reported cost of approximately 365 million Afghanis, the road remains largely…

Civilian Protection in the Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict: Security Imperatives, International Law, Political Credibility, and Geopolitical Constraints By Dr. Ubaidullah Burhani Introduction: Between National Security and Civilian…

Washington and Beijing: From Crisis Management to the Architecture of Understanding Strategic Competition, Risk Management, and Areas of Convergence in a Changing International Order ByProf. Dr. Ubaidullah Burhani Executive Summary…

The Gulf Between Strategic Patience with Iran and a Distinctive Partnership with Washington August 31, 2026 Toward a New Regional Balance Built on Multiple Partnerships By Dr. Ubaidullah Burhani The Arab Gulf is entering a critical…

Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald Neumann’s recent remarks regarding the possibility of reopening the U.S. Embassy in Kabul have renewed discussion about the future trajectory of U.S.-Afghan relations. The significance of…