Analysis & Opinion
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Post-War Agreement Signals Shift in Regional Power Dynamics
DID Press: The publication of the reported post-war agreement between the United States and Iran has sparked debate among political observers, with some analysts arguing that its significance lies not only in its provisions but also in the strategic circumstances…
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Israel’s Absence in Draft Agreement Signals Shift in Regional Security Balance
DID Press: A newly published draft of a US–Iran understanding has drawn analytical attention for what it does not include as much as what it does. According to the analysis, the name of Lebanon appears multiple times in the first…
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Post-Deal Middle East Order Signals Shift in Regional Power Balance
DID Press: The anticipated signing of a peace memorandum between the Islamic Republic of Iran and United States is being interpreted by some analysts as a managed pathway for Washington’s strategic withdrawal and repositioning within a reshaped Middle Eastern order.…
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From Camp As Sayliyah to Congo: Uncertain Fate of Afghan Allies of the US
DID Press: The fall of Kabul in August 2021 marked one of the most dramatic and traumatic turning points in Afghanistan’s modern history, triggering a chaotic evacuation and the collapse of long-standing security arrangements. In the final days of the…
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Potential Iran–US Agreement Signals Strategic Shift in Regional Power Balance
DID Press: The prospect of a possible agreement between Iran and the United States reflects a broader strategic recalibration in international power relations rather than a conventional diplomatic development, according to an analysis of recent geopolitical dynamics. Over the past…
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Remote Agitation and the Mechanics of Political Project-Making in Jebrail, Herat
DID Press: Calls made from afar, amplified through social media and detached from the consequences on the ground, can appear low-cost and effortless, yet they often carry severe human and social costs. Individuals living in secure environments across Europe and…
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Herat Crackdown on Women’s Dress Sparks Religious and Legal Backlash
DID Press: Reports from Afghanistan’s western province of Herat indicate that the current authorities’ morality enforcement department has begun detaining and harassing women wearing hijab styles that do not include the chadari or chador-namaz. The development has triggered strong criticism…
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Herat Under Extremism Pressure as Crackdown on Women Deepens
DID Press: The city of Herat in western Afghanistan has witnessed a sharp escalation in tensions following recent protests and reports of forceful measures against demonstrators opposing the detention of women, raising broader concerns about governance and civil liberties. Recent…
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Decade After Moby Group Attack, Questions Remain Over Saad Mohseni’s Accountability
DID Press: Ten years after the deadly attack on a bus carrying employees of Afghanistan’s Moby Group during Kabul’s “Black Wednesday,” unresolved questions continue to surround the tragedy, particularly regarding the responsibility of senior management and the measures taken to…
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Operational Deterrence: Strategic Signals of Iran’s Preemptive Strike on Israel
DID Press: The recent missile strike launched by Iran against Israeli-held territory is being described as a turning point in the regional balance of power, carrying not only military implications but also significant political and strategic messages reaching from Tel…
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