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Environment
Tunisian Shiites: Cautious Path of Growth in Challenging Environment
DID Press: After the Tunisian revolution in 2011, Shiites in the country faced new and complex realities that shaped their cautious behavior in social and political spheres. Accurate information about the population and activities of Shiites in Tunisia is not…
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Economy
Ikhwan ul Muslimin and “Halal Business”: Hidden Transnational Economic Network
DID Press: global halal economy, valued at over $7 trillion, has become one of the fastest-growing markets worldwide. However, according to security reports and analyses, part of this sector has reportedly served as a platform for financial networks linked to…
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Government
Yemen Conflict: Southern Transitional Council Advances with UAE Support
DID Press: Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, has captured the strategic city of Sayun in Yemen’s Hadhramaut governorate, marking a significant shift in the country’s ongoing conflict. The STC, a separatist group that is simultaneously part of…
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Afghanistan
Corruption: Threat to Stability, Development, and Public Trust in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s experience over the past 2 decades shows that when corruption becomes systemic, no government institution can perform its duties effectively, and public trust erodes rapidly. Corruption, defined as the abuse of power for personal or group gain,…
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Afghanistan
Russia Warns of ISIS-K Expansion in Afghanistan, Threatening Central Asian Security
DID Press: Moscow is increasingly concerned about the expanding influence of ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) in Afghanistan, warning of potential spillover of terrorist threats into Central Asia and vulnerabilities to Russia’s national security. Russian officials have highlighted the insufficiency of Taliban measures…
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Government
Trump Revives Monroe Doctrine in New Security Strategy
DID Press: Trump administration has released its long-delayed National Security Strategy — a 33-page document that effectively revives and reframes the Monroe Doctrine, placing renewed emphasis on U.S. primacy in the Western Hemisphere, restructuring America’s global military posture, and curbing…
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Afghanistan
Rising Tajikistan–Afghanistan Border Tensions Expose Central Asia’s New Geopolitical Fragility
DID Press: Increasing targeted attacks along the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border, the growing activity of smuggling networks, and Russia’s renewed security involvement have pushed Central Asia into a sensitive geopolitical phase—one in which security has become the driving force behind economic and…
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Afghanistan
Conflicting Claims after Deadly Pakistan Strikes on Afghan Provinces
DID Press: Amid escalating border tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, Pakistan’s Monday-night airstrikes on Khost, Paktika, and Kunar provinces have reignited debate over the nature of the targets and the identities of those killed. Taliban authorities claim “civilians” were among…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Women: From Silent Wounds to Brighter Tomorrow
DID Press: November 25 is not just a date on the calendar; it serves as a reminder to examine the complex layers of violence and restrictions that, though often unseen, have profoundly affected the lives of Afghan women. Since the…
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Afghanistan
Broken Childhood; When Smiles Fading from Afghan Children’s Faces
DID Press: World Children’s Day is meant to celebrate childhood, ensure safety, and remind adults of their responsibilities. In Afghanistan, however, this day is more a reflection of ongoing hardship than a celebration, revealing struggles that repeat daily on the…
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