Analysis & Opinion
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From Taliban Sanctions to Counterterrorism; Pakistan at the Heart of UNSC’s Power Politics
DIDPress: ORF (Observer Research Foundation) argues While the Taliban seeks to engage with both sides, China’s strategic partnership with Pakistan and its growing willingness to cooperate with Kabul have complicated matters for India. Pakistan’s new positions at the United Nations…
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Uzbekistan’s Connectivity Approach: Will India Reconnect with Central Asia?
DIDPress: Diplomat magazine recently argued that despite India’s position as the largest economy in South Asia, its limited presence at the Termez Dialogue has raised questions about its commitment to “Connect Central Asia” policy. For years, connecting Central and South…
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Normalization of Discrimination; Trump’s Assault on Legal Immigration
DIDPress: The Guardian newspaper, in an analysis, argued that from the very first day of Trump’s return to the White House, he launched a multi-layered assault on legal immigration through executive orders. These measures include suspending the asylum system at…
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China’s Growing Influence
Didpress: Pakistan Today newspaper reported that China, in line with its principles of multilateralism and win-win development, once again helped promote peace and regional connectivity by bringing Islamabad and Kabul to the negotiating table. Following the clashes between Pakistan and…
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This Eid al-Adha, Gaza is Muslim world’s sacrifice
Didpress: Mondoweiss media outlet, in an analysis, argues that hunger in Gaza today is no accident. This reality is engineered by Israel with the complicity of the United States. The animal sacrifice of Eid al-Adha reminds us of Prophet Ibrahim’s…
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Counterterrorism in Afghanistan; US Deception in Talks with Iran, Russia
DIDPress: RealClearWorld, in a recent analysis, argues that amid the Trump administration’s efforts to reach a form of agreement with Russia and Iran, cooperation on countering terrorist threats originating from Afghanistan is being positioned as a bargaining chip in negotiations.…
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School of Imam Khomeini (RA); Model Beyond Time and Place
DIDPress: Imam Khomeini, with a revolutionary outlook, brought religion out of the private sphere into the realm of society and governance. He demonstrated that Islam is not merely a set of rituals but a framework for the just administration of…
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Kabul, Islamabad Reboot Ties Amid China’s Mediation: Concern For India?
DIDPress: Times Now media outlet argued that following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India’s Sindhur operation, and India’s contacts with the Taliban government, China has stepped in. Although India does not officially recognize the Taliban government, there have recently been…
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Afghanistan’s Questionable Infrastructure Projects and Unclear Financing Sources
While the Taliban have embarked on large-scale infrastructure projects to showcase effective governance, a recent report by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) reveals that the funding sources for these projects remain unclear, unstable, and heavily dependent on informal revenues and…
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Survey: Structural Inclusion Key to Afghan Diaspora Elites’ Role in Country’s Future
A recent survey conducted by DID Press reveals that an overwhelming majority of respondents believe Afghanistan elites living abroad can play a meaningful role in the country’s political future only if the political system allows their inclusion and participation. The…
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