Analysis & Opinion
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Jailing Bamdad: From Cultural Silencing to Int’l Costs for Taliban
DID Press: The arrest of a poet like Sayed Sikandar Hussaini Bamdad signifies the removal of figures who reflect the collective memory and cultural conscience of society. With this action, the Taliban government not only targets critical and independent narratives…
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Russia Signals Strategic, Security-Focused Engagement with Taliban
DID Press: Kremlin emphasized that Russia’s decision to deepen ties with the Taliban is driven less by political alignment and more by the need to manage potential security threats in its southern neighborhood. Moscow is concerned about rising extremist activity,…
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Pakistan’s ‘Quiet Coup’: Military Tightens Grip on Power
DID Press: Foreign Affairs contributor Mehreen Zahra Malik writes that although Pakistan has not experienced an open or operational military coup, the country is now under a form of military rule wrapped in the appearance of a “democratic system.” Despite…
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Terrorism Casts Shadow Over Emerging Kabul–Dushanbe Diplomacy
DID Press: What threatens Central Asia today is not only terrorism, but also the fragility of relations among regional states. Shamsuddin Shahin incident reflects a bitter reality: the path toward security and development remains rough and perilous. The deadly attack…
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How Trump Turned WH Tragedy into Tool for Targeting Immigrants
DID Press: Stark contradiction in Washington’s approach becomes even more evident when considering that Lakanwal was not an ordinary migrant, but an individual trained by and cooperating with U.S. intelligence agencies. This reality raises a crucial question: How can a…
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Afghanistan Stands with Palestine on Solidarity Day
DID Press: On 29 November 2025, the world observes the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People — a date that represents far more than a calendar event. It stands as a symbol of decades of suffering, resistance, and…
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Iran-Afghanistan Economic Ties Pave Way for Regional Development
DID Press: The recent visit of Gholamhossein Mozafari, Governor of Khorasan Razavi, to Herat province, leading a 65-member high-level economic delegation primarily from the private sector, highlighted the significance of economic exchanges between Iran and Afghanistan. The main focus of…
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Iran–Afghanistan Economic Convergence Deepens after Talks in Herat
DID Press: A high-level economic delegation from Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province arrived in Afghanistan Herat province, marking a significant step toward strengthening strategic cooperation between the two neighbors. By offering Afghanistan access to the port of Chabahar, Iran has opened…
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Afghanistan Today: Opportunities and Challenges of Rejoining SCO
DID Press: Afghanistan’s potential participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) could enhance the Taliban’s political legitimacy and improve relations with member states and the international community. It also offers an opportunity to engage in regional projects and secure vital…
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Pakistan Airstrikes on Khost: Diplomatic Deadlock and Cycle of Violence
DID Press: Pakistan, seeing itself in a position of military superiority, has used airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan to advance its geopolitical objectives. The recent attacks may send an implicit message to the Taliban that Islamabad is unwilling to resolve the…
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