Analysis
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Analysis
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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Analysis
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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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
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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Analysis & Opinion
Behind Sydney Hanukkah Attack: Politics, Media Narratives, and Islamophobia
DID Press: Deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney’s Bondi beach, which left at least 15 people dead and 40 injured, has sparked intense political and media debate, raising serious questions about the broader implications of the attack and…
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Afghanistan
Tehran: Hub for Regional Convergence on Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: Tehran will host a two-day conference on Afghanistan on (December 15–16), with the participation of special envoys from regional countries and some Asian powers. According to informed sources, special representatives from Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, China, and Russia…
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Afghanistan
Gunless Warfare: TTP’s New Intelligence Initiative
DID Press: Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) recently issued a statement through an entity known as the “Intelligence Bureau” (TIA), signaling a clear strategic shift. Released in an official format with quasi-governmental language, the statement emphasizes intelligence gathering, citizen participation, and the…
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Afghanistan
Human Rights Crisis in Afghanistan: Women Restricted, Press Silenced
DID Press: Afghanistan continues to face a severe human rights crisis, with restrictions on women’s rights, freedom of expression, and legal protections, drawing international concern. Women and Girls: Taliban policies continue to bar girls above sixth grade from attending school,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Fatwa Targets Armed Groups, Signals Border Control Effort
DID Press: Taliban government issued a fatwa declaring the use of Afghanistan territory for operations against other countries as “forbidden,” signaling a dual message: asserting its responsibility for territorial integrity domestically, while showing the international community and neighboring states that…
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Afghanistan
Why Afghan Political Factions Reviving Calls for Unity
DID Press: Nearly four years after fragmentation, silence, and deep mistrust, Afghanistan’s political landscape is once again witnessing a push toward coalition-building. A joint statement from three major factions—the Supreme Council of National Resistance, the National Assembly for Salvation, and…
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