Analysis & Opinion
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Strategic Deadlock in Washington: Contradictions in Trump’s Iran War Policy
DID Press: Recent statements by Donald Trump reveal a confusing and inconsistent picture of US policy regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. Analysts note that Trump has repeatedly shifted between conflicting narratives on the objectives, criteria for victory, and timing…
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Rapid Leadership Succession in Iran Ensures Command Cohesion Amid War
DID Press: Iran’s swift appointment of Ayatollah Sayed Mojtaba Khamenei as its new leader sent a clear signal both domestically and internationally. Internally, the move prevented instability at the top of government and demonstrated that Iran’s political system can rapidly…
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Ayatollah Sayed Mojtaba Khamenei Assumes Iran’s Supreme Leadership, Signaling Strategic Continuity
DID Press: With the appointment of Ayatollah Sayed Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late revolutionary leader, as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the country has entered a critical and decisive phase in its political and…
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UNSC Debate on Children Draws Criticism Amid Civilian Deaths in Iran
DID Press: A recent session of the United Nations Security Council on children, technology, and education in conflict zones has drawn criticism from commentators who say global human rights rhetoric often clashes with events on the ground. The meeting in…
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Is Islamabad seeking to rearrange power in Afghanistan?
DID Press: Islamabad seeks to weaken the operational capabilities of the Taliban and limit their strategic capacity, and it is not merely about confronting immediate security threats. Recent Pakistani attacks on Taliban positions and infrastructure in Afghanistan, which according to…
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End of Unipolar Illusion: Why US Strategies Against Iran Have Failed
DID Press: Five days into direct clashes between Iran, US, and Israel, it has become clear that what we are witnessing is more than a conventional military confrontation. The roots of this conflict run deep, and the current escalation exposes…
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Targeted Killings Export Insecurity Beyond Afghanistan’s Borders
DID Press: Recent targeted attacks against Afghanistan political figures and activists abroad have renewed concerns over the “cross-border export of insecurity,” as violence linked to Afghanistan increasingly spills into host countries. The attempted assassination of Keramuddin Reza Zada, a former…
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Iran–US Talks: Deal or Confrontation?
DID Press: On the eve of the third round of talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the US, Abdul Latif Nazari, Deputy Minister of Economy in the Taliban administration, published an analytical note on his Facebook page on…
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Trump’s “Historic” Address Yields No Clarity on Iran
DID Press: In a much-anticipated annual address, US President Donald Trump offered little substantive clarity on Iran, despite expectations that he might outline potential military action or a concrete policy shift. Observers noted the majority of his speech consisted of…
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Political Isolation, Knowledge Gaps Leave Afghanistan Vulnerable to External Threats
DID Press: Afghanistan’s recent vulnerabilities underscore a deeper strategic crisis: the combination of political isolation, gender discrimination, and limited access to modern education has left the country exposed to foreign interference. Analysts argue that national sovereignty cannot be maintained through…
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