Analysis & Opinion
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Lula da Silva: From the Lesson of Abyssinia to Support for Palestine
DID Press: The Almighty (Allah) does not abandon those who stand up for the oppressed. Standing alongside the downtrodden, regardless of religion or ethnicity, can secure a lasting place in the history of those who strive for justice. Luiz Inácio…
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Mecca Pact Meeting in Tehran: De-escalation or Redefining Regional Security?
DID Press: Amid rising regional tensions and unpredictable advances by Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement in its conflict with Saudi Arabia, senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, members of the Mecca Pact, are scheduled to meet in Tehran on…
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Iran’s Strategic Position and Future of the Muslim World
DID Press: Developments in the Middle East cannot be analyzed solely through the lens of the confrontation between Iran and Israel or the disputes between Tehran and Washington. These developments are linked to competition among major powers, energy security, the…
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Book Launch Amid Hunger Crisis Highlights Taliban’s “Misplaced Priorities”
DID Press: Recent remarks by Shir Ahmad Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting minister of information and culture, at a ceremony in Kabul marking the launch of a book by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada have highlighted what critics describe as the…
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From Strait of Hormuz to EU Streets: The Global Fallout of Iran–US Confrontation
DID Press: The spread of protests across European countries, including France, Italy, Belgium and Portugal, should be examined beyond the framework of domestic issues, according to this analysis. It argues that the unrest, particularly in France, is part of the…
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US ‘MOAB’ vs. Iran’s ‘Father of Missiles’: Can Military Superiority Deliver Political Victory?
DID Press: The confrontation between Iran and United States has entered a critical phase in which US military technological superiority is being challenged by Iran’s missile deterrence capabilities and the political will of both sides. The possibility of an expanded…
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Afghanistan’s Poverty Deepens Amid Decades of War and Restrictive Policies
DID Press: On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Afghanistan’s experience highlights how prolonged conflict, political instability and restrictive policies can deepen poverty and undermine long-term development. Decades of war have damaged the country’s infrastructure, weakened its human…
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Iran’s Transit Routes Seen as Vital for Afghanistan’s Winter Fuel Supply
DID Press: As autumn 2026 advances and Afghanistan approaches another harsh winter, securing energy, fuel and food supplies has once again become a major concern for households, traders and economic stakeholders across the country. Recent warnings from international aid organizations…
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Anti-Hijab Policies in Azerbaijan: Secularism or Restrictions on Religious Freedom?
An Islamic and Historical Perspective on the Experiences of Afghanistan, Türkiye and Iran DID Press: Hijab in Islam is not merely a form of outward dress; it is also an expression of faith, religious identity, modesty and a Muslim woman’s…
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Five Years of Isolation and Reversal: Assessing Taliban Rule on International Day of the Girl
DID Press: As the world marks the International Day of the Girl, attention has once again turned to one of the region’s most pressing human rights and education crises. Five years have passed since the Taliban returned to power in…
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