Russia in Afghanistan; its concerns and the probability of military intervention
The special representative of the Russian President in Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov has recently said that Russia would probably undertake […]
The US in Afghanistan and the Privatization of War
Since the past several weeks, the US media are discussing the privatization of the war in Afghanistan. In an […]
Preventing General Dostum from returning and the prospects of political crisis
Reports were released last week that suggested Dostum’s plane was not allowed to land in Balkh’s airport and that […]
Selling Government Posts; the untold stories of corruption
The Center for Strategic and Regional Studies (CSRS) has received information that suggests the selling of the high-ranking government […]
Academic debate: the current political crisis in the country; Reasons and the Way Forward
Since a while, especially after Hekmatyar’s coming to Kabul and after the bloody explosion in Kabul followed by demonstrations, […]
The Chinese mediation in tensed Afghan-Pak ties
Since a month, at the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Conference, President Ghani in his meeting with the Chinese […]
Does anti-government coalition mean salvation of the country?
Since the past several weeks, the Afghan government is confronting political oppositions both within and outside the government. It […]
Pakistan and China: Don’t Fear Chabahar Port
A closer look at what Iran’s Chabahar port deal with India and Afghanistan really means for China and Pakistan’s […]
The 17th SCO summit and its impacts on Afghanistan
Astana, the Kazakhstani capital, hosted the summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) leaders on 8 and 9 June 2017. […]
Can the “Kabul Process” pave the way for peace?
Despite the bloody security incidents and deep internal political divisions, the “Kabul Process” was held in Kabul last week. […]