Afghanistan May Trigger a Competition Between Russia and China
The situation unfolding in Afghanistan post-Taliban takeover poses a serious security concern for the entire region as well as the world. The new reality...
Why Australia May not Remain a Popular Destination for Indian Students Post-Covid-19
During the inaugural India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held on Sept. 11, 2021 in New Delhi, both sides discussed a host of strategic issues; ways...
The Taliban Government Is a Nightmare for Afghan Minorities
The quick victory of the Taliban was a terrifying nightmare for Afghan civilians, specifically ethnic and religious minorities. People in Afghanistan are currently on...
Is It Possible to Move on? 20 Years of 9/11 and the Afghanistan Debacle
Perhaps there is nothing more tragic than seeing the Taliban officially inaugurating its government in Kabul just 4 days prior to the 20th anniversary...
Free World Can’t Let Myanmar Join Cambodia under China’s Umbrella
The call for a popular uprising against the military junta in Myanmar made by the National Unity Government (NUG) recently formed by the democratic...
Taliban: A Divided House
The Taliban have announced a new interim government of their so-called "Islamic Emirate" in Afghanistan, more than three weeks after taking control of the...
EU’s Repeated and Limited Response to Afghan Refugee Challenge
Emmanuel Macron’s address to the nation on Aug. 16, pretty much summed up the reality that Europeans would face once the US troops withdraw...
South Korea’s Recent Steps: Enhancing its International Stature
South Korea has taken two important steps recently which clearly indicate that the East Asian nation, lauded for its economic progress in recent decades,...
Afghan Buzkashi and the Great Powers
The word ‘boz or buz’ means the goat in Dari, and snatching the carcass of a dead headless goat by mounted horse riders is...