This report examines the political, economic, and social causes of migration and focuses on the key strategies available to Afghanistan’s non-Pashtun ethnic groups to prevent or reduce migration.

The experience of the past three months of war demonstrated that, contrary to pessimistic forecasts, Iran’s economy possesses a strong and resilient foundation. While many countries facing military crises ...

The Silk Seven Plus (S7+) initiative should be regarded as the latest version of the policy of “regionalization through connectivity” across the space linking Central Asia, Afghanistan, and South Asia;...

Beyond a military confrontation, the Ramadan War has led to the creation of a new discursive space in Afghanistan; a space in which the "narrative of resistance" as a unifying factor has been able to ...

In recent years, major fundamental developments such as the emergence of a new generation of leaders, the war in Ukraine and the sanctions on Russia, regional convergence and increased multilateralism,...

Based on the recurring clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the absence of any clear prospect for resolving this conflict, the dispute between the two countries can be analyzed within the framework ...

A comparative examination of recent attacks and security tensions along Tajikistan’s borders with previous periods shows that these developments have been pursued according to a specific plan and objectives,...

China’s peripheral diplomacy toward Afghanistan is based on three core logics: prioritizing the preservation of minimum stability over direct intervention; active multilateralization without assuming ...

An analysis of Pakistan’s perception of a strategic partnership with the Islamic Republic of Iran indicates that the primary obstacle to deepening this relationship is not the absence of shared interests,...

The achievements of the Iranian President’s recent visit to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan were quite significant at the political and functional levels. However, the most important output of this constructive ...

National Alignment for the Future of Afghanistan: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Preconditions for Success of a Negotiation-Centered Political Initiative to Overcome the Taliban Crisis and Achieve ...

Since 2021, the security dynamics of Afghanistan have changed significantly. The Taliban, which was previously considered the main security threat in Afghanistan, has now become the ruling power. Meanwhile,...

The inescapable reality following the C5+1 leaders’ summit is that the level of relations between the United States and Central Asia has been upgraded. However, another aspect of this reality is that ...

Part of Afghanistan’s challenges stem from the country’s deep dependence on the South Asian order that has taken shape over the past decades. The ongoing rivalry between India and Pakistan has imposed ...

A sensitive look at Central Asia's return to Bagram; a cost-benefit analysis, the escalating competition between major players, and the consequences that are worth saving and rereading.

In recent weeks, statements by the U.S. President regarding the necessity of reclaiming the Bagram Airbase have once again brought Afghanistan to the center of international attention. The Taliban, however,...

The ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Iran and Pakistan and the revival of the Istanbul–Tehran–Islamabad (ITI) railway corridor are two interconnected developments that reflect broader ambitions ...

From Borders to Alliances: The Impact of Pakistan–Afghanistan Bilateral Developments and the Saudi–Pakistan Defense Pact on the Regional Security Order On October 22, 2025, the Institute for East Strategic ...

The ongoing clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, in terms of both intensity and scope, represent the most significant confrontation between the Taliban government and Pakistan to date. In terms of ...

Pakistan’s view of the Taliban’s opponents has always been instrumental and dualistic. The potential and capacity of these opposition groups can serve as a tool for Islamabad to expand its influence; ...