Threats
-
EU Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast Amid Iran Conflict, Energy Shock
DID Press: European Commission has lowered its economic growth forecast for the European Union in 2026, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East and the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, which officials say has triggered a severe energy shock…
Read More » -
Batur Dostum Warns Taliban as Northern Identity Tensions Intensify
DID Press: Batur Dostum, head of the National Islamic Movement Party, has issued a sharp warning to the Taliban over their policies in northern Afghanistan, amid a renewed surge in ethnic and identity-based political discourse across the country. In a…
Read More » -
India–Pakistan Clash at UNSC as Afghanistan and Kashmir Disputes Escalate
DID Press: A UN Security Council session on the protection of civilians turned into a sharp diplomatic confrontation between India and Pakistan, with both sides trading accusations over violations of international law, civilian targeting, and alleged support for armed groups.…
Read More » -
Ben-Gvir Faces Global Backlash Over Treatment of Sumud Activists
DID Press: International criticism is mounting after a video released by Itamar Ben-Gvir appeared to show the Israeli minister behaving aggressively and disrespectfully toward activists from the “Global Sumud Convoy.” The footage shows dozens of civilian activists kneeling in rows…
Read More » -
CRS Report: 42 US Aircraft Lost or Damaged in War with Iran
DID Press: A new assessment by the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) claims that the United States lost or sustained serious damage to a total of 42 military aircraft during its conflict with Iran, marking what analysts describe as one…
Read More » -
Araqchi’s Twitter Signal to the West: Iran Warns of Future Military Surprises
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has sent a signal via social media that goes beyond routine diplomacy, reflecting what analysts describe as a strategic shift in Tehran’s deterrence doctrine. In a recent post, Araqchi referred to internal reports…
Read More » -
Why West Asia’s Wars Keep Repeating, According to Analysis
DID Press: A new analysis by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace argues that the persistence of conflicts in West Asia is not merely the result of unresolved disputes, but of a deeper power structure in which both internal and…
Read More » -
Taliban Deploy Reinforcements as Internal Crisis Escalates in Badakhshan
DID Press: Reports from Badakhshan indicate a new phase of internal tensions within the Taliban, as the group deploys reserve forces and heavy equipment to the province while senior military officials attempt to contain rising factional disputes. According to local…
Read More » -
Taliban: Forced Marriage of Girls Is Prohibited
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid has stated that forced marriage of girls is prohibited under Taliban rules, while defending a newly introduced regulation on “separation of spouses” that has drawn criticism from rights advocates. Responding to objections over the new directive,…
Read More » -
Guterres Warns of UNSC Legitimacy Crisis
DID Press: António Guterres has warned that the current structure of the UN Security Council faces a “serious legitimacy and efficiency crisis,” calling for an expansion of its permanent membership to better reflect today’s global realities. The UN Security Council…
Read More »