Ubaidullah Burhani

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…

5 days 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 weeks 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…

1 month 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…

1 month 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…

2 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…

2 months ago

The U.S.–India Defense Agreement, Indo–Afghan Convergence, and Gulf Influence

The U.S.–India Defense Agreement, Indo–Afghan Convergence, and Gulf Influence Engineering Regional Balances in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Afghanistan…

2 months ago

The Emerging Balance of Power in Asia: Afghanistan as the Axis of American Strategic Realignment

Afghanistan today is not merely a country situated in the heart of Asia; it has become a crucial stabilizing pillar…

3 months ago

The Taliban Between Declared Openness and Underlying Challenges: An Analysis of Anas Haqqani’s Interview

Anas Haqqani, one of the most prominent young figures within the Taliban leadership, recently gave an in-depth interview on a…

4 months ago

A Model of Humanitarian Diplomacy and Women’s Leadership

Dr. Maryam bint Nasser Al-Misnad’s Visit to Kabul: A Model of Humanitarian Diplomacy and Women’s Leadership On September 4, 2026,…

5 months ago