Analysis
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Sanctions Remain as Global Distrust of Taliban Persists
DID Press: Nearly four years after the Taliban returned to power, relations with the international community remain marked by caution and deep mistrust. A recent update by the United Nations Security Council reaffirmed sanctions on 22 senior Taliban officials, underscoring…
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EU Parliament’s Afghanistan Policy: Pressure Tool or Dialogue Platform?
DID Press: Europe’s engagement with Afghan opposition groups is increasingly seen as a strategic investment in the country’s future. Analysts note that shifts in international power structures can elevate new actors onto the stage, making early relationships with these figures…
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Pakistan Signals Policy Shift with Possible Meeting of Taliban Opponents
DID Press: Islamabad’s potential invitation to Afghan political groups opposing the Taliban could be part of efforts to create a new leverage point over the Taliban. If held, the meeting may signal that Pakistan is reconsidering its traditional policy toward…
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Khamenei’s Blood and the Revival of Political Islam
1DID Press: Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei can undoubtedly be regarded—after Ayatollah Sayed Ruhollah Khomeini, and in some respects even more than him—as the most significant architect of the discourse of political Islam in contemporary Iran. Years before the 1979 revolution,…
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China’s Strategic Calculus: Balancing Security, Economic Stakes Amid Taliban-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: China’s apprehension over escalating tensions between the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistani forces reflects a multi-dimensional strategic calculation. Beyond economic considerations, Beijing views regional stability as essential for both its security and its substantial investment portfolio. Over recent…
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Afghan Taliban Opponents Face Dilemma Between Autonomy and Pakistan Ties
DID Press: Afghan groups opposing the Taliban are navigating a complex landscape, influenced by both internal limitations and regional pressures. A central challenge is their relationship with Pakistan, which could enhance operational capacity but carries serious political and security risks.…
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Afghanistan Stands With Palestine and Iran Amid Quds Day, Regional Conflict
DID Press: This year’s Quds Day, observed on the last Friday of Ramadan, transcends its traditional focus on Palestine, emerging as a broader symbol of regional solidarity. support for the Palestinian people facing occupation and simultaneous backing of Iran against…
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Signals Strategic Shift, Elevates Conflict Beyond Battlefield
DID Press: Following the reported assassination of Iran’s Islamic Revolution leader in the joint US–Israeli attacks, the selection of Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the third leader of the Islamic Revolution has drawn global attention. His first strategic message, released…
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Afghan Commentary Links Quds Day to Solidarity With Iran Amid Regional Tensions
DID Press: As the annual Quds Day approaches, the call for solidarity in the region is taking on a new dimension. Traditionally a day dedicated to supporting the Palestinian people, this year’s observance is unfolding against the backdrop of war,…
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Struggle for Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab Signals Shift in Global Energy Power Dynamics
DID Press: Ongoing confrontation between Iran, the US, and Israel in the Persian Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz has escalated from a military clash to a multi-layered battle involving energy, economics, and political resilience. While former U.S. President…
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