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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On September 7, the Afghan Taliban announced formation of an interim government in Afghanistan, nearly three weeks after they seized control of the country in a dazzling military conquest as the Afghan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Within days, events took a dramatic turn in Afghanistan. The speed and ease of Taliban lightening quick takeover of major urban centers has shocked the international community and regional stakeholder. The collapse
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The evolving situation in Afghanistan presents a new set of challenges for regional peace and stability. The irresponsible withdrawal of US troops without reaching a permanent, all-inclusive political settlement, further deteriorated the
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two years of negotiations between the United States (US) and Afghan Taliban led to an agreement on withdrawal of US troops from the war-ravaged Afghanistan. America had initially committed to complete pullout
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]President Raisi was elected President of Iran at a time when the region is experiencing new geopolitical developments. Iran hopes to focus on its political development by advancing its security, bolstering its
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Friday, June 18, 2021, Iran held its 13th presidential election. The election took place at a critical juncture for Iran, which is negotiating the United States’ return to the nuclear deal
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For decades, Afghanistan has been at the forefront of Pakistan’s foreign policy and internal security. Owing to geography, people-to-people linkages, tribal affiliations, and the political economy of the border regions, Pakistan cannot
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The second consecutive victory of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the general election of 2019 was a successful culmination of a decades-long campaign to leverage Hindu nationalism in contemporary Indian political discourse.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]China and Iran, two important powers in Asia, have indicated mutual interest in deepening bilateral cooperation. This could directly impact peace and stability in the Persian Gulf and can potentially increase the
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The recent Intifada began after a stream of Zionists stormed the Shaykh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem on an anticipated Supreme Court of Israel’s decision to potentially displace six Palestinian families. An
