Analysis
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Afghanistan
Taliban, Pakistan Enter Tentative Rapprochement Amid Mutual Distrust
DID Press: Relations between the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan have entered a cautious phase of rapprochement after years of border tensions and mutual accusations. Recent diplomatic gestures and mediation by Pakistani religious leaders have created opportunities for dialogue and…
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Mar-a-Lago: Stage for Tactical Netanyahu–Trump Alliance amid Dual Crises
DID Press: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States and his meeting with US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago came at a time when both leaders are facing mounting domestic political pressure and significant foreign policy challenges. While…
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Afghanistan
Why Khalilzad Still Visiting Afghanistan
DID Press: Former US special envoy for Afghanistan peace process, Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Kabul on December 28, 2025, meeting with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. His continued presence in Afghanistan has once again raised questions among the public: why…
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Analysis
Washington Under Cloud of Anxiety: Why Netanyahu Turned to US
DID Press: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington appears less a signal of readiness for war than an effort to manage a deepening crisis and repair strategic rifts. The stalemate in Gaza, erosion of domestic legitimacy and failure to…
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Afghanistan
6th of Jadi: Bloody Historical Turning Point and Symbol of National Awakening
DID Press: The 6th of Jadi 1358 (December 27, 1979) is not merely a date on Afghanistan’s calendar. It stands as a stark symbol of occupation, betrayal, and arrogance in the country’s modern history. From Red Occupation to the Defeat…
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Analysis
Pakistan’s Possible Role in Gaza: US Security Tool or Domestic Stress Test?
DID Press: Pakistan’s potential readiness to join an international “Stabilization Force” (ISF) for Gaza has once again placed Islamabad at the center of Middle East security debates, raising questions about both regional dynamics and domestic political risks. According to available…
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Afghanistan
ISIS-K and Turkey’s Role: Logistics Hub, Transit Route, or Security Threat?
DID Press: The presence of ISIS-K networks in Turkey raises questions about the group’s ability to expand globally and increase cross-border threats, while also highlighting Turkey’s active security role in disrupting the group. The recent arrest of “Muhammad Gören,” known…
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Afghanistan
Data Shows Media Largely Misrepresented Arrest of Afghan Migrant in US
DID Press: The arrest of several Afghan migrants in the United States—particularly following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C.—has recently received widespread media attention, raising security concerns. Many reports portrayed these arrests as evidence of “terrorist infiltration,” creating a threatening…
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Analysis
Israel, Egypt Sign $35B Gas Deal amid Political-Security Stakes
DID Press: Israel and Egypt recently signed a long-term agreement for the export of natural gas from Israel’s offshore Leviathan field to Egypt. The deal is valued at approximately $35 billion and envisions gas being transferred via existing infrastructure to…
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Analysis
Why US Pressure on Venezuela Is Tied to Middle East Power Politics
DID Press: The unprecedented escalation of US pressure on Venezuela, including moves toward what appears to be a near-total maritime blockade, is not merely a regional crisis in Latin America. It reflects a broader strategy by the Trump administration to…
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