Ubaidullah Burhani

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…

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…

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…