Analysis & Opinion
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ISIS-K and Turkey’s Role: Logistics Hub, Transit Route, or Security Threat?
DID Press: The presence of ISIS-K networks in Turkey raises questions about the group’s ability to expand globally and increase cross-border threats, while also highlighting Turkey’s active security role in disrupting the group. The recent arrest of “Muhammad Gören,” known…
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Data Shows Media Largely Misrepresented Arrest of Afghan Migrant in US
DID Press: The arrest of several Afghan migrants in the United States—particularly following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C.—has recently received widespread media attention, raising security concerns. Many reports portrayed these arrests as evidence of “terrorist infiltration,” creating a threatening…
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Israel, Egypt Sign $35B Gas Deal amid Political-Security Stakes
DID Press: Israel and Egypt recently signed a long-term agreement for the export of natural gas from Israel’s offshore Leviathan field to Egypt. The deal is valued at approximately $35 billion and envisions gas being transferred via existing infrastructure to…
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Why US Pressure on Venezuela Is Tied to Middle East Power Politics
DID Press: The unprecedented escalation of US pressure on Venezuela, including moves toward what appears to be a near-total maritime blockade, is not merely a regional crisis in Latin America. It reflects a broader strategy by the Trump administration to…
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Turkey’s Shadow Diplomacy: Intelligence Networks Boosting Global Influence
DID Press: Turkey is quietly reshaping its global position through intelligence networks and covert diplomacy, signaling a strategic shift in Washington’s view of Ankara as a nontraditional, intelligence-driven power with far-reaching influence. The recent meeting between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan…
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Iran Pursues Cautious Diplomacy and Border Economic in Its Afghanistan Policy
DID Press: Iran’s policy toward Afghanistan reflects a pragmatic and cautious approach that seeks to balance political restraint with practical economic engagement, particularly along shared border regions. This strategy prioritizes border security, trade flows, and communication channels with Kabul, while…
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Behind Every Smile, a Hidden Agenda: Lessons from History
DID Press: History shows that nations are often brought low not by the open sword of their enemies, but by the concealed dagger of false friends. The most dangerous adversary is rarely the one who attacks openly—it is the one…
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Pakistan’s Role in Gaza: Diplomatic Opportunity or Risk of Domestic Instability?
DID Press: Domestic threats — including a prolonged fight against Islamist militant groups, border tensions, and pressure from anti-American and anti-Israeli movements with strong mobilization capacity — pose serious constraints on Pakistan’s foreign policy options. Any involvement of the Pakistan…
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Afghan, Pakistani Clerics Signal De-escalation in Border Tensions
DID Press: A recent gathering of Afghan clerics in Kabul, presented publicly as a religious and social forum promoting peace and restraint, has also served as a platform for conveying indirect political messages to Pakistan and other regional actors, analysts…
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Tehran Talks Highlight Regional Push on Afghanistan without Taliban Presence
DID Press: The statement issued after the Tehran meeting on Afghanistan reflects a cautious yet active regional approach to addressing the country’s ongoing crises. The meeting, attended by representatives of Iran, Pakistan, China, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, was held…
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