Analysis
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Opposition Forms National Unity Bloc to Chart Political Future
DID Press: Amid one of the most sensitive periods in contemporary Afghanistan history, the “National Unity of Political Parties and Movements” virtual meeting has once again captured the attention of the public, regional observers, and international analysts. The gathering brought…
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Regional Stakeholders Press to Open China–Wakhan Trade Corridor
DID Press: Regional analysts say activating the overland corridor connecting China to Afghanistan through the Wakhan Corridor—and linking it to Afghanistan’s national highways—should be treated as a strategic priority and restored through targeted investment. According to experts, the route could…
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Administrative Corruption: The Chain Holding Global Development Hostage
DID Press: At the national level, corruption not only wastes resources but also destroys public trust; at the international level, it facilitates illicit financial flows and exacerbates inequality. The UN estimates that eradicating corruption could inject three trillion dollars into…
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Afghanistan
Nadim’s Visit to Tehran: A Critical Opportunity to Revive Afghan Academia
DID Press: The visit of Neda Mohammad Nadim, Taliban Minister of Higher Education, to Iran is far more than a routine diplomatic trip. It comes at a time when the future of millions of Afghan youths in higher education is…
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Tehran–Kabul Academic Ties: A New Path for Cooperation Amid Challenges
Did Press: Academic engagement with Iran can generate impacts that go far beyond education alone. Strengthening academic and research capacities— even within existing constraints—can create new employment opportunities for Afghan students and scholars and keep the academic community active. At…
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Pakistan’s Moves to Limit Afghanistan’s Regional Ties
DID Press: Pakistan’s political and security influence in the region, particularly in Iran, is strong. Islamabad seeks to marginalize Afghanistan while promoting a China–Iran–Pakistan axis for economic, military, and security cooperation, framing common threats such as ISIS to justify collaboration.…
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Afghanistan
Jailing Bamdad: From Cultural Silencing to Int’l Costs for Taliban
DID Press: The arrest of a poet like Sayed Sikandar Hussaini Bamdad signifies the removal of figures who reflect the collective memory and cultural conscience of society. With this action, the Taliban government not only targets critical and independent narratives…
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Russia Signals Strategic, Security-Focused Engagement with Taliban
DID Press: Kremlin emphasized that Russia’s decision to deepen ties with the Taliban is driven less by political alignment and more by the need to manage potential security threats in its southern neighborhood. Moscow is concerned about rising extremist activity,…
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Analysis
Pakistan’s ‘Quiet Coup’: Military Tightens Grip on Power
DID Press: Foreign Affairs contributor Mehreen Zahra Malik writes that although Pakistan has not experienced an open or operational military coup, the country is now under a form of military rule wrapped in the appearance of a “democratic system.” Despite…
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Afghanistan
Terrorism Casts Shadow Over Emerging Kabul–Dushanbe Diplomacy
DID Press: What threatens Central Asia today is not only terrorism, but also the fragility of relations among regional states. Shamsuddin Shahin incident reflects a bitter reality: the path toward security and development remains rough and perilous. The deadly attack…
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