The security challenges of Afghanistan’s reconstruction and development
The current talks between the representatives of the Taliban and the US Government in Qatar are an important step but peace and stability are still...
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Afghanistan: under the shadow of family violence
Divorce rates are on the rise in Afghanistan, but there are still so many women and children forced to endure a life of violence to...
Japan; a quiet geo-economic giant: DJawed Sangdel’s 5 Es
Dr. Masahiro Matsumura In the turbulent world politics involving extensive international coverage, stable and humdrum Japan does not have much of a presence. Yet, Japan...
Davos: The Other Side of the Mirror
It has been a couple of months since I was hanging out in Davos learning about this year’s World Economic Forum. Perhaps I have a...
An Outlook for Peace-making in Afghanistan
Introduction: It is much easier and less engaging to assemble parts of a revolving chair with instructions provided than say Kinkade’s work: Fountains of Blessings....
Strapped for cash, Pakistan looks to China and the Middle East for help
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan wrapped up a four-day visit to China on Monday without achieving his primary goal of securing Chinese financing. As the South Asian...
Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections
Following years of delay and growing skepticism due to technical problems and intensified security situation, Afghanistan is holding parliamentary and district council elections. The ongoing...
Fixing Flawed Fears: Afghanistan Endures Pains
The global “war on terror”continues and Afghanistan suffers in it. However, the Afghan society successfully overcomes the challenges resulting from the ongoing-armed conflict. It is...
Taliban top leader released from Pakistan prison
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, one of Taliban’s top leaders and commanders, has been released from a prison in Pakistan. Officials for Pakistan intelligence network have...
UNSC asks electoral commissions to ensure transparency of electoral process
The members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have welcomed the holding of Afghanistan parliamentary elections and stressed that the elections, which have been...