Ubaidullah Burhani

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…

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 failure of the U.S.–Iran negotiations held in Islamabad reflects deeper structural constraints in regional diplomacy rather than a mere breakdown of a single negotiating round. This paper argues that the outcome was shaped by…

Pakistan stands at a pivotal juncture, where deep-rooted domestic challenges intersect with rapidly evolving regional and global geopolitical dynamics. Chronic economic pressures, persistent security threats along the Afghan border, and the…

The Middle East today faces a complex geopolitical reality in which easy choices are difficult to find. Iran, whether its current political system continues or collapses suddenly, remains a major factor shaping regional security and…

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…

Afghan Drones Over Islamabad: A New Phase in the Afghanistan–Pakistan Conflict and the Shifting Deterrence Order in South Asia Recent drone operations attributed to Afghan actors inside Pakistan signal a potentially significant shift in…

Iran is not merely a vertical structure of power; it is a geostrategic nexus with deep regional and international linkages. Any political transformation within it would therefore transcend domestic boundaries and reverberate across global…