By Abdul Naser Noorzad

August marks four years since the fall of the Republic and its handover to the terrorist Taliban. During this period, the Taliban have ruthlessly suppressed any form of resistance or rebellion, eliminating even the small...

By Abdul Naser Noorzad

Today, more than ever, Badakhshan has become a stage for security and geopolitical challenges against the Taliban’s mono-ethnic rule. The province’s strategic location, rich underground resources, and its pos...

By Abdul Naser Noorzad

Securitization in the actions of neighboring states with crisis-prone centers, or those with ambitious security agendas seeking to implement special measures, is a common phenomenon. These governments, considering their...

By Bahar Mehr

Russia’s decision to formally recognize the Taliban has shattered the regional lifeline that Afghan opposition groups once relied upon, tilting the balance of power in Central and South Asia decisively in favor of Kabul’s rulers.

At f...

By Abdul Naser Noorzad

Public perception often divides the Taliban into two camps: the hardline, ideological faction based in Kandahar under Hibatullah, and the so-called pragmatic, operational network led by the Haqqanis in Kabul. This narrative has shaped intelli...