Pakistani Regional Influence is on the Rise
In recent months in the wake of the events in Afghanistan, Pakistan has conspicuously increased its regional influence
The Taliban has Many Suitors Lining Up to Help
They all convey goodwill and made pledges of selfless affiliation and the Taliban is mulling the overtures
The Pashtun will Outlast All Empires, But Can They Hold Afghanistan’s Center?
It was bound to happen: the remixed Saigon moment at Kabul airport and the stunning comeback of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, led by Pashtuns, has unleashed across the West a cheap Orientalization avalanche. The whole of Afghanistan is now “threatened” by the return of the “barbarians.” Once again, Afghan women need to be protected,…
Pakistan and the New Afghan Government
The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in August 2021 led to the country falling under the control of the Islamist movement Taliban (banned in Russia). The fall of the previous Afghan government caused deep concern for all the countries that share a border with Afghanistan. Pakistan is worried about the recent events in Afghanistan,…
Who is Responsible for the Escalating Situation between the Taliban and Tajikistan?
In recent days, various media outlets have pointed to a very noticeable aggravation of the situation on the border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The border between the two States is more than 1,400 kilometers long. Mutual threats are heard from both sides, and military units are being brought to the border from both sides. According…
For the Sake of International Recognition, the Taliban is Trying to Change its Image
Although the Taliban (banned in Russia) is recognized as a terrorist organization in many countries, in the name of international recognition of its power in Afghanistan, it has recently been actively trying to show its departure from jihadist goals. Representatives of the Taliban even addressed the UN Secretary-General with a request to allow their Permanent…