Afghan History
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Afghanistan
Abdullah: Massoud Devoted His Life to National Unity and Consensus
DID Press: Dr. Abdullah, former chairman of Afghanistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation, described Ahmad Shah Massoud as a “national hero” and a selfless figure who devoted his life to Afghanistan in a message marking the 25th anniversary of Massoud’s…
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Afghanistan’s Flag War: August 19 and the Struggle Over National Identity
DID Press: Afghanistan’s August 19 Independence Day has long represented a historic milestone associated with independence, modernization and national identity. But five years after the Taliban’s return to power, the national occasion has become part of a broader contest over…
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Ahmad Shah Durrani: Founder of Afghanistan or Architect of a Tribal Political Order?
DID Press: Ahmad Shah Durrani is widely regarded as the founder of modern Afghanistan, yet historians remain divided over the legacy of the empire he established. While official narratives portray him as the architect of Afghan statehood and national unity,…
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