Ubaidullah Burhani

After the Fall of the Iranian Regime: Strategic Vacuum and the Redrawing of the Geopolitical Map

Iran is not merely a vertical structure of power; it is a geostrategic nexus with deep regional and international linkages.…

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Washington Between Kabul and Islamabad

Washington Between Kabul and Islamabad: The Silent Administration and Its Strategic Costs Understanding the U.S. stance on the recent Pakistani–Afghan…

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Washington Between Diplomacy and “All Options on the Table”

Washington Between Diplomacy and “All Options on the Table”: A Strategic Approach to Conflict Management In contemporary international politics, the…

2 weeks ago

Between Deterrence and Strategic Threshold Management: Prospects of a U.S. Strike on Iran and Its Implications

Iran currently faces a highly complex strategic environment, where rising U.S. pressures intersect with precise regional calculations, all within an…

1 month ago

Iran on the Brink of Transformation: Domestic Pressures, an Adverse Regional Environment, and Washington’s Role in Shaping Regional Dynamics

At the outset of 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran finds itself at a critical juncture, shaped by the accumulation…

2 months ago

Zalmay Khalilzad’s Visit to Kabul: Messages, Implications, and Prospective Scenarios

Zalmay Khalilzad’s recent visit to Kabul, the former U.S. Special Representative for Afghan Peace, should not be interpreted merely as…

2 months ago

Afghanistan at the Doha Forum: Symbolic Presence and Regional-Gulf Dynamics

The participation of Afghanistan’s delegation, led by the current caretaker government (the Taliban), in the Doha Forum carries substantial political…

3 months ago

Moscow’s Geopolitical Gamble: Challenging Washington in South Asia

Recent Russian political maneuvers—most prominently President Vladimir Putin’s official visit to India and pragmatic engagement in Afghanistan—signal a strategic recalibration…

3 months ago

Washington and Kabul: U.S. Strategy Amid Regional Influence and

Geopolitical Challenges Afghanistan currently stands at a pivotal juncture in the regional and international balance of power. The country’s political…

3 months ago

From War to Politics: The Paradox of Pragmatic Survival in Syria and the Isolation of Victory in Afghanistan

Both the Syrian and Afghan experiences emerged from prolonged and bloody conflicts, united by the common goal of liberation from…

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