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; ...

Kazakhstan’s model for designing nuclear cooperation with foreign partners — and its simultaneous collaboration with two major neighboring powers, China and Russia —can be seen as an effort by the country ...

A specialized seminar titled “Geoeconomic Capacities of Central Asia for the Islamic Republic of Iran; Economic Opportunities and Threats in the Context of Global Power Rivalry” was held by the Institute ...

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 ...

The multilateral foreign policy adopted by Central Asia countries is based on the principle of neutrality in international disputes.

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 ...

Comprehensive study of economic opportunities and technical, security and political obstacles of the trilateral Trans-Afghan railway corridor between Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

But the fundamental question is what factors lead the Pakistani government and political regimes to advance the recipients? This article examines this.

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.