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Central Asia Shifts Afghanistan Policy from Reform to Containment
DID Press: A US magazine argues Central Asian countries, after failing to influence the Taliban, have shifted their approach toward Afghanistan—from attempting internal reform to focusing on containment of instability and mitigating its consequences. According to National Interest, two decades…
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Qassem Soleimani: Architect of Geopolitical Resistance Network in Middle East
DID Press: Qassem Soleimani, the late commander of Iran’s Quds Force, was more than a military leader—he was a strategic architect who reshaped the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape. His approach transformed “resistance” from a reactive measure into a structured, enduring…
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Iran’s IRGC: Soleimani’s Legacy Undermined US-Led Regional Order
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement marking the anniversary of the Martyrdom of Qassem Soleimani that the erosion of the global “hegemonic system” and the shift in regional power dynamics are the outcome of…
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Clashes Escalate Between Saudi-UAE Forces in Hadramawt, Yemen
DID Press: Fighting has intensified between Saudi-backed forces and UAE-supported militias in occupied areas of Yemen’s Hadramawt province. According to reports, troops aligned with the Riyadh-backed local government have halted the advance of UAE-backed forces in the region. According to…
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Maduro Meets Chinese Delegation in Caracas to Strengthen Strategic Ties
DID Press: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met with a special delegation from the People’s Republic of China, led by Qiu Xiaoqi, at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. The Chinese envoy arrived in Caracas on Saturday, 3 Jan., to hold talks…
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US Author: Soleimani Threatens US Interests by Bolstering ‘Axis of Resistance’
DID Press: American political analyst and author Daniel Lazare says Qassem Soleimani’s role in fighting ISIS and strengthening the so-called “Axis of Resistance” posed a direct challenge to the interests of the United States and Israel, making the Iranian commander…
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India Reaffirms People-Centered Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said New Delhi’s approach toward Afghanistan is rooted in a long history of social and cultural ties and is focused primarily on serving the Afghanistan people rather than political actors. Speaking in…
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Flights Halted at Aden Airport amid Rising UAE-Saudi Tensions
DID Press: Flights from Yemen’s Aden International Airport were suspended on Thursday due to escalating tensions between the Saudi-backed government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC). Details on when services will resume remain unclear. The STC, part of the Saudi-led…
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Diplomatic Flattery in 2025: World Leaders Compete to Win Trump’s Favor
DID Press: In the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, the global diplomatic stage witnessed an unprecedented wave of praise, symbolic concessions, and overt efforts to curry favor with the U.S. president—a trend analysts have described as “diplomatic…
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India Takes BRICS Helm amid Global Turmoil
DID Press: India officially began its one-year BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, taking the helm at a time of heightened international tensions. New Delhi has pledged to focus on strengthening cooperation among member states and advocating for the Global…
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