Analysis
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Afghanistan
Kabul 1992: When History Turned Its Page
DID Press: (April 1992) marks more than a date in Afghanistan’s political calendar; it is widely seen as a decisive turning point that reshaped the country’s trajectory and influenced regional and global dynamics at the end of the Cold War.…
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Analysis
Hilton Hotel Shooting Sparks “Political Staging” Allegations Against Trump
DID Press: A shooting incident at the Hilton Hotel in Washington—venue of a White House press dinner attended by Donald Trump—has triggered widespread speculation and conflicting narratives across US social media. The incident, which occurred shortly after the event began,…
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Analysis
Iran Seizes Control of Negotiation Pace as US Extends Ceasefire
DID Press: On 21 April 2026, US President Donald Trump was reportedly forced to extend the ceasefire with Iran, a move described as more tactical retreat than strategic initiative. Notably, Iran neither dispatched a delegation to Islamabad nor requested an…
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Iran Withdraws from Islamabad Talks Over Deep US Distrust
DID Press: Iran’s decision not to attend the next round of talks in Islamabad reflects a deeper structural distrust toward United States and growing doubts over Pakistan’s role as a mediator, rather than a mere procedural delay or tactical pause.…
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Afghanistan
Security at the Cost of Isolation: Afghanistan’s Political Future
DID Press: The article argues that Afghanistan’s current isolation extends far beyond diplomatic non-recognition, encompassing exclusion from knowledge, global markets, and future development. It warns that a government unable to meet basic public needs—and which has sidelined half its population—may…
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Afghanistan
Mohaqiq’s Remarks on Durand Line: Pragmatism vs National Sensitivities
DID Press: Recent comments by Muhammad Mohaqiq on accepting the Durand Line as an internationally recognized reality have revived one of the most sensitive and long-standing issues in Afghanistan’s political discourse. From a realist political perspective, Mohaqiq’s argument is grounded…
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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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Analysis
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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