Analysis
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Analysis
Virtual Violence Fuels Terrorism on the Ground
DID Press: Security and counterterrorism assessments indicate that cyberspace is increasingly functioning as a logistical enabler for extremist operations. The process of radicalization no longer requires continuous physical contact, as ideological messaging and narrative influence via social media platforms allow…
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Afghanistan
Exclusion of Persian on Official Signboard: Negligence or Linguistic Bias?
DID Press: In multilingual societies, symbols carry significance beyond their appearance. An official welcome sign is not merely a greeting; it reflects which groups are visible in the public sphere and which are less formally recognized. For this reason, the…
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Pakistan’s Multi-Vector Diplomacy: Balancing Iran, KSA and US Interests
DID Press: As Pakistan’s army chief visits Iran and the prime minister travels to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is navigating mounting regional pressures in an effort to position itself as a potential mediator amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The overlapping visits by…
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Afghanistan
Analysis: Why the Taliban Missed the Chance for Internal Peace in Afghanistan
DID Press: A political analysis argues that the ruling authorities in Taliban squandered a critical opportunity for national reconciliation after taking power in 2021, opting instead for centralized control that deepened political exclusion and long-term instability. The commentary suggests that…
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Iran at Center of Global Power Shift, Says Analysis
DID Press: Iran is increasingly positioned at the core of what analysts describe as a broader transition in the global order, where escalating conflicts involving the United States and Israel are viewed as part of a wider strategic contest rather…
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Afghanistan
UN Consensus in New York, Pressure in Kabul
DID Press: UNSC’s latest update of sanctions listings and the renewal of the monitoring team’s mandate is seen in Kabul as a setback for the Taliban’s foreign policy, underscoring continued international pressure rather than any easing of restrictions. The update…
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Iran–US Temporary Truce Opens Strategic Window for Energy and Transit Stability in Eurasia
DID Press: A two-week ceasefire between Iran and United States, while appearing to be a short pause in the cycle of tensions in the Middle East, carries broader implications for the countries of Central Asia. The region, which in recent…
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US Ambitions Falter in Negotiations With Iran
DID Press: Diplomacy is not an arena for bargaining over red lines. Standing firm against what is described as excessive U.S. demands—even at the cost of prolonged negotiations—is presented as part of a diplomatic logic centered on safeguarding national interests.…
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Afghanistan
Targeted Attacks on Shiites Reflect Longstanding Security Failures in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan is a country with deep ethnic and religious diversity, but over recent decades this diversity has rarely been treated as a national asset and has instead been framed through political and security rivalries. As a result, religious…
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Afghanistan
National Mourning in Herat: Tragedy Tests Afghanistan’s Unity and Resolve
DID Press: A devastating and heartbreaking tragedy in the historic city of Herat has left a blood-stained image of sorrow on the face of Afghanistan—an Event portrayed not as an isolated incident, but as a deep wound on the body…
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