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A Look at the Taliban
A Look at the Taliban's Five-Year Rule
The Role of Afghan Mineral Resources in the Political-Security Crises of Badakhshan
The Role of Afghan Mineral Resources in the Political-Security Crises of Badakhshan
U.S. Policy in Central Asia: Strategic Implications for the National Interests and Security of Iran
U.S. Policy in Central Asia: Strategic Implications for the National Interests and Security of Iran
The Impact of Returnees from Iran on Afghanistan’s Shiite Community
The Impact of Returnees from Iran on Afghanistan’s Shiite Community

Interview

Regional Security Test in Tajikistan; Terrorism, Hidden Actors, and New Equations
Regional Security Test in Tajikistan; Terrorism, Hidden Actors, and New Equations
Central Asia
Central Asia's responses to the US-Israel Aggression against Iran
The Establishment of Jolani’s Government in Syria: Implications for Central Asia
The Establishment of Jolani’s Government in Syria: Implications for Central Asia
Arab States and Taliban Government: Approaches and Relations
Arab States and Taliban Government: Approaches and Relations
 

Articles

A Look at the Taliban
A Look at the Taliban's Five-Year Rule
1405-06-22 13:24:56
An assessment of the Taliban government’s five-year performance in the legal-political, socio-cultural, security, economic, and foreign relations spheres shows that its record is a combination of significant achievements in consolidating power, and fundamental ...
The Role of Afghan Mineral Resources in the Political-Security Crises of Badakhshan
The Role of Afghan Mineral Resources in the Political-Security Crises of Badakhshan
At a time when a significant part of the developments and unrest in the Badakhshan region is rooted in economic changes, particularly control over mineral resources— as part of the Taliban government’s ...
1 Sep 2026 - 17:08
The Impact of Returnees from Iran on Afghanistan’s Shiite Community
The Impact of Returnees from Iran on Afghanistan’s Shiite Community
The return of Afghan migrants from Iran has become one of the most significant demographic and social developments in Afghanistan in recent years. According to United Nations reports, approximately 2....
16 Aug 2026 - 15:00
The potential of Iran-China Transit Connection Through Afghanistan
The potential of Iran-China Transit Connection Through Afghanistan
Given the importance of overland connectivity between Iran and China, Afghanistan has emerged as one of the potential land routes. On the other hand, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the disruption ...
7 Aug 2026 - 12:24
Strategic Evolution of ISKP in Afghanistan
Strategic Evolution of ISKP in Afghanistan
The suppression of the Islamic State’s Khorasan Province (ISKP) group— the Afghan affiliate of the Islamic State ­— inside Afghanistan has pushed the group toward building a decentralized, transnational,...
2 Aug 2026 - 10:02
The U.S.– Zionist Regime War Against Iran: Economic Impacts on Afghanistan
The U.S.– Zionist Regime War Against Iran: Economic Impacts on Afghanistan
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 ...
27 Jun 2026 - 11:45
The U.S. and Zionist Regime’s War Against Iran: Effects on Afghanistan
The U.S. and Zionist Regime’s War Against Iran: Effects on Afghanistan
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 ...
11 Jun 2026 - 12:14
​The Evolution of the Afghanistan–Pakistan Conflict Pattern; and its Implications for Iran
​The Evolution of the Afghanistan–Pakistan Conflict Pattern; and its Implications for Iran
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 ...
28 May 2026 - 10:58
The Logic of China’s Strategic Behavior in Afghanistan: Avoiding the “Afghan Trap”
The Logic of China’s Strategic Behavior in Afghanistan: Avoiding the “Afghan Trap”
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 ...
17 Feb 2026 - 12:38
​The New Coalition of "National Alignment for the Future of Afghanistan": Opportunities and Challenges
​The New Coalition of "National Alignment for the Future of Afghanistan": Opportunities and Challenges
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 ...
29 Dec 2025 - 10:45
The Possible Transition of Afghanistan from the South Asian Order to the Eurasian One
The Possible Transition of Afghanistan from the South Asian Order to the Eurasian One
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 ...
23 Nov 2025 - 08:03
​The U.S. Return to Afghanistan’s Bagram Airbase: Consequences and Scenarios
​The U.S. Return to Afghanistan’s Bagram Airbase: Consequences and Scenarios
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,...
15 Nov 2025 - 14:02
Pakistan’s Approach Toward the Opponents of the Taliban Government
Pakistan’s Approach Toward the Opponents of the Taliban Government
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; ...
27 Oct 2025 - 09:55
​The Trans-Afghan Project; Opportunities and Challenges
​The Trans-Afghan Project; Opportunities and Challenges
Comprehensive study of economic opportunities and technical, security and political obstacles of the trilateral Trans-Afghan railway corridor between Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Pakistan
20 Aug 2025 - 12:48
The Improvement of Pakistan–Taliban Relations; Factors and Reasons
The Improvement of Pakistan–Taliban Relations; Factors and Reasons
But the fundamental question is what factors lead the Pakistani government and political regimes to advance the recipients? This article examines this.
8 Jul 2025 - 14:09
The Foreign Policy of Trump
The Foreign Policy of Trump's Second Administration: Implications for Afghanistan
An analysis of the second administration's foreign policy and its impact on Afghanistan; from negotiations with the Taliban to the weakening of human rights and US sanctions on the region.
17 Jun 2025 - 14:48
Pakistan
Pakistan's Offensive and Defensive Approach Toward Afghanistan
Pakistan is one of the few countries whose realist approach to regional actors in South Asia—especially Afghanistan—dates back to the very establishment of the country. The strong presence of the military ...
2 Jun 2025 - 13:35
The Taliban’s Approach to “International Treaties”: Nature and Consequences
The Taliban’s Approach to “International Treaties”: Nature and Consequences
Since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, the country’s international commitments has always been in the spotlight —often with a controversial edge. The Taliban’s formal announcement of Afghanistan’s ...
11 May 2025 - 13:25
​Implications of Taliban-US Negotiations
​Implications of Taliban-US Negotiations
Although the Biden administration maintained a seemingly distant relationship with Kabul after the Taliban’s return to power, Donald Trump broke this pattern by sending a delegation to Afghanistan, initiating ...
27 Apr 2025 - 11:46
The Historical-Cultural Genealogy of Nowruz in Afghanistan
The Historical-Cultural Genealogy of Nowruz in Afghanistan
Although Nowruz is celebrated across all countries within the Nowruz cultural sphere, evidence suggests that its commemoration in Afghanistan, particularly in Balkh, differs significantly from other nations....
6 Apr 2025 - 10:18
The Place of the "War Option" in the Taliban’ Governance System
The Place of the "War Option" in the Taliban’ Governance System
In the past, when the Taliban had not yet become a political and administrative structure, it was able to achieve its main goals through violence and war. However, In the post-conflict period, with the ...
15 Mar 2025 - 09:21
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Special reports

Strategies for Enhancing the Resilience of Afghanistan’s Non-Pashtun Ethnic Groups to Reduce Migration

Special reports

​Analysis of developments in Afghanistan, from March 2024 to March 2025

Special reports

The Ukraine War and its Impact on Central Asia - South Asia Connectivity
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