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​Pakistan and Its Considerations for Official Recognition of the Taliban Government
​Pakistan and Its Considerations for Official Recognition of the Taliban Government
Reassessing Transit Routes: Central Asia
Reassessing Transit Routes: Central Asia's discourses to US and Israel’s Aggression on Iran
​The Trans-Afghan Project; Opportunities and Challenges
​The Trans-Afghan Project; Opportunities and Challenges
​The “Hybrid Regime” Model of Governance: An Ontological Study of the Power Structure and Politics in Pakistan
​The “Hybrid Regime” Model of Governance: An Ontological Study of the Power Structure and Politics in Pakistan

Interview

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
GCC-Central Asia developing relations: Opportunities and challenges
GCC-Central Asia developing relations: Opportunities and challenges
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​Pakistan and Its Considerations for Official Recognition of the Taliban Government
​Pakistan and Its Considerations for Official Recognition of the Taliban Government
The official recognition of the Taliban government by Russia may mark a new chapter in the international community’s relations with the Taliban and Afghanistan. In fact, this decision by Moscow could ...
9 Sep 2025 - 11:06
Central Asia
Central Asia's responses to the US-Israel Aggression against Iran
The multilateral foreign policy adopted by Central Asia countries is based on the principle of neutrality in international disputes.
3 Sep 2025 - 10:30
Reassessing Transit Routes: Central Asia
Reassessing Transit Routes: Central Asia's discourses to US and Israel’s Aggression on Iran
The impact of the regime's and America's aggression against Iran for Central Asian transit routes, examining the roots of regional assessments, analyzing the West's role in the magnified crisis, and the ...
26 Aug 2025 - 13:17
​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 “Hybrid Regime” Model of Governance: An Ontological Study of the Power Structure and Politics in Pakistan
​The “Hybrid Regime” Model of Governance: An Ontological Study of the Power Structure and Politics in Pakistan
This analytical report, relying on reliable scientific sources and new conceptual frameworks, attempts to reinterpret the power structure in Pakistan in the form of a hybrid regime and analyze the logics ...
5 Aug 2025 - 11:17
How Has the Zionist Regime Responded to the Turkish Convergence Process?
How Has the Zionist Regime Responded to the Turkish Convergence Process?
However, developments in the following months and the behavioral models of the actors show that the regime's and American behavior has been accompanied by more complexities in relation to the Turkish ...
27 Jul 2025 - 13:50
​How did India and Pakistan react to the 12-day war against Iran?
​How did India and Pakistan react to the 12-day war against Iran?
During the 12 days of mutual fighting between Iran and the Zionist regime, what was the reaction of regional actors, especially India and Pakistan, and how did their diplomatic and economic actions reflect ...
19 Jul 2025 - 09:53
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
The Establishment of Jolani’s Government in Syria: Implications for Central Asia
The Establishment of Jolani’s Government in Syria: Implications for Central Asia
It would be naïve to assume that Ankara or Washington spent millions of dollars for years financing and arming the "Syrian opposition" simply because of their selfless love of democracy. Their investments ...
3 Jun 2025 - 11:35
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
India - Pakistan Tensions and the Future of Kashmir Crisis
India - Pakistan Tensions and the Future of Kashmir Crisis
A comprehensive analysis of the tension between India and Pakistan in 2025 and the role of regional actors such as the Taliban, China, and the United States. This article examines the upcoming and future ...
29 May 2025 - 09:00
The Kashmir Crisis: The Impact of South Asian Developments on Central Asia’s Security Dynamics
The Kashmir Crisis: The Impact of South Asian Developments on Central Asia’s Security Dynamics
Central Asia remains in a state of constant concern over security developments in South Asia. This persistent anxiety and perception of threat could, in the medium term, undermine the viability of geo-...
19 May 2025 - 11:33
The Current Status of Iranian Culture and Civilization in Central Asia and Future Prospects
The Current Status of Iranian Culture and Civilization in Central Asia and Future Prospects
A specialized conference titled "The Current Status of Iranian Culture and Civilization in Central Asia and Future Prospects" was hosted by the Institute for East Strategic Studies (IESS) with the participation ...
14 May 2025 - 13:04
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
​Analysis of developments in Afghanistan, from March 2024 to March 2025
​Analysis of developments in Afghanistan, from March 2024 to March 2025
Assessing Afghanistan's developments over a one-year period is important for several reasons. Such evaluations are essential not only for analyzing the current state of the country but also for forecasting ...
5 May 2025 - 16:01
​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
"Nowruz" in the Turkmenistan’s Culture and Literature
"Nowruz" in the Turkmenistan’s Culture and Literature
During Nowruz (the Persian New Year, literally means New Day), citizens of various regions of Turkmenistan engage in their traditional ceremonies. These include lighting fires (Şam-od) and jumping over ...
19 Mar 2025 - 09:46
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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​Analysis of developments in Afghanistan, from March 2024 to March 2025

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

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Evaluating Iran-Pakistan Economic Relations: A strategic look
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