Opinion
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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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Afghanistan Emerges as Key Security Partner for Iran Along Eastern Borders
DID Press: Border security is never the result of unilateral action; it stems from cooperation, interaction, and a shared understanding of threats. Afghanistan has demonstrated that neighboring countries can ensure each other’s security through collaboration and mutual respect, offering a…
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Iran Claims Strategic Initiative as Regional Attacks Escalate Pressure on US, Israel
DID Press: A new wave of attacks attributed to Iran and allied regional forces has intensified tensions across the Middle East, with officials and media reports describing a significant shift in battlefield dynamics affecting both Israel and the United States.…
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Iran Outlines 5 “Golden Conditions” for Lasting Peace Over Temporary Truce
DID Press: Iran has presented five core conditions it says are essential for achieving sustainable peace in the region, framing a strategy that moves beyond short-term ceasefires. According to senior Iranian political and security officials, these conditions aim to ensure…
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Israeli Analyst Says ‘Fake Iran Talks’ Narrative Is Psychological Warfare
DID Press: Alon Mizrahi, An Israeli political commentator has argued that reports of potential negotiations between Iran and the United States were deliberately circulated as part of a psychological warfare campaign aimed at creating confusion and mistrust within Iranian public…
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