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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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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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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