By Sidiqullah Sahel It is believed that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The proverb best fits the current "rulers" of Afghanistan, known as the Taliban or "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan." The group acquired power in the country on 15...
A Research Paper by Irfan Yar Abstract After fighting for nearly two decades and investing an enormous amount of blood and treasure, why could the U.S. and its allies not defeat the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan? While most of the literature attributes the Taliban's success to foreign...
While unveiling its long-awaited Afghanistan strategy, the US embraced India and dropped Pakistan as its ally. Broadly speaking, it occurred against the backdrop of the formation of a tripartite alliance of Russia, China and Pakistan. Donald Trump’s move can further push Pakistan towards Russia and...
India’s soft power plays a big role in the Afghan admiration of the Indian media. It is not surprising that India invests in the infrastructure of Afghanistan. As the Sun sets and darkness spread, it is entertainment time for thousands of Afghan households across the country,...