Analysis
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Kabul’s Diplomatic Deadlock: Why the World Still Misreads the Taliban After Five Years?
DID Press: Five years after the fall of Kabul and the Taliban’s return to power, Afghanistan is facing one of the most complex and prolonged legitimacy crises in its modern history. From the first days of August 2021, the Taliban…
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Iran-Afghanistan Agricultural Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges
DID Press: When we review Afghanistan’s official economic figures and statistics, one figure stands out above all: the 35 percent share of agriculture and livestock in Afghanistan’s gross domestic product. For the people of our country, this figure is not…
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Five Years After the Taliban’s Return: Afghanistan Needs a Comprehensive Vision for the Future
DID Press: As Afghanistan approaches the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power, the country needs a comprehensive, forward-looking approach centered on its substantial domestic potential. The past five years cannot be assessed solely through political and security indicators.…
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Silencing the Press: How the Taliban Seeks to Control Afghanistan’s Narrative
DID Press: Recent reports by Reporters Without Borders indicate that Afghanistan under Taliban rule has become increasingly restrictive for the free flow of information. New criminal regulations reportedly criminalize criticism of Taliban leaders and impose severe penalties, including imprisonment and…
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Pakistan’s Security Narrative: Why Islamabad Is Highlighting the Terrorism Threat
DID Press: In Pakistan’s diplomatic and media discourse, the term “terrorism” has long been more than a security concern; it has also served as a strategic tool for advancing foreign policy objectives and shaping international perceptions. Recent statements from official…
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Karbala as a Universal Symbol of Justice in Christian Thought (Part 2/4)
DID Press: The participation of some non-Muslims in Arbaeen pilgrimage and visits to the shrine of Imam Hussein in Karbala has been linked by several Christian scholars and interfaith thinkers to broader themes of justice, sacrifice and human dignity shared…
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From Backer to Enemy — How Pakistan Turned on the Taliban
DID Press: Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban administration have shifted from decades of strategic cooperation to growing public confrontation, reflecting Islamabad’s diminishing influence over the movement it once regarded as a cornerstone of its regional security strategy. For more…
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Non-Muslims at Arbaeen and the Pilgrimage to Imam Hussein (Part 1/4)
DID Press: Iraq’s holy cities of Karbala and Najaf, long regarded as the spiritual heart of Shia Islam, are increasingly attracting visitors beyond the Muslim world. While some scholars question whether widely circulated images of Christian participation in the Arbaeen…
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Afghanistan Seeks Deeper Regional Economic Integration Through Iran Partnership
DID Press: Recent visits by a delegation from Afghanistan’s Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock to Iran underscore Afghanistan’s growing commitment to regional economic cooperation and sustainable development. Strengthened by improved security and an expanding framework for economic engagement, the country…
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Taliban’s Governance Paradox: Driving Out Experts While Seeking Foreign Expertise
DID Press: Taliban’s recent appeal to Turkey for university professors and medical specialists has highlighted a growing contradiction in Afghanistan’s governance model: seeking foreign expertise while policies implemented by the authorities have contributed to the weakening of the country’s own…
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