Analysis
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Strategic Defeat for US, Resounding Victory for Iran and Resistance
DID Press: Once again, United States has made a grave strategic error in its calculations against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Washington had declared three main objectives for its military intervention: “regime change in Iran, halting the peaceful nuclear program,…
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Why US Cannot Defeat Iran
DID Press: Thirty-eight days into the conflict, Iran has grown stronger than in the first month. Both on the battlefield and in public spaces, the United States and Israel face increased pressure. Islamic jurisprudence serves as a central motivator for…
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Central Asia Emerges as Afghanistan’s Strategic Corridor Out of Trade and Economic Deadlock
DID Press: Central Asia has the potential to meet Afghanistan’s fundamental energy needs. Currently, Afghanistan imports approximately 6.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, with more than 70 percent supplied by Central Asian states—particularly Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Afghanistan’s economy, as one…
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Taliban’s Language Policy Sparks Cultural Identity Concerns in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban have not provided clear criteria for which words are considered “foreign” or how replacements should be determined. This lack of clarity raises the risk of subjective interpretations at different administrative levels, potentially causing inconsistent implementation. Such a…
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Taliban Legitimacy Crisis and Opposition Disunity
DID Press: Opposition forces to the Taliban are confronting a challenge different in nature but equally serious: the absence of unity. Despite sharing opposition to Taliban rule, these groups hold significant disagreements over Afghanistan’s future political order. These differences extend…
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Pakistan’s Strategic Depth Collapses: Taliban Shifts from Ally to Threat
DID Press: Islamabad had expected that the Afghan Taliban, due to historical and ideological ties, would cooperate in restraining Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). However, this did not happen. Instead, overlapping interests and ideological alignment between the groups have effectively returned the…
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Pakistan: A Mediator Without Leverage
DID Press: Pakistan is attempting to present itself as a mediator between Iran and US, but the on-the-ground and political realities of the war indicate that these efforts are not only ineffective, but also place Islamabad in a fragile and…
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Iran Stands Firm Against US–Israel Pressure, Preserves Strategic Position
DID Press: Analysts assert that a fundamental misreading of Iran’s capabilities and objectives, reliance on short-term pressure tactics, and instinct-driven policies under Trump are among the factors behind the failures of the United States and Israel. Through intelligent resistance and…
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Hezbollah’s Strategic Moves Intensify Lebanon’s Military and Political Turmoil
DID Press – International Desk: Lebanon stands at a critical juncture of military tension and political crises, revealing that the battlefield and domestic power struggles in this Middle Eastern nation are more intertwined than ever. In this context, Hezbollah’s renewed…
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Islamabad Summit: Diplomatic Showcase Without Tangible Impact
DID Press: Pakistan has increasingly sought to transform from a peripheral actor to a more active player in Middle Eastern affairs. Hosting summits—especially with countries like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt, each carrying weight in the Islamic world—allows Islamabad to…
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