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Examining the Role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Reframing the Positions of Islamic Countries

By adminPosted on July 7, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, politics, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

An examination of the role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) shows that it has played an important part in shaping discourse, guiding Islamic countries, and fostering apparent unity through its regular meetings and declarations. However, in light of the points discussed above, a reassessment of the OIC’s positions in diplomacy suggests the need for a fundamental review of its approaches, priorities, and tools for cooperation among Islamic countries within their foreign policy frameworks.

A Look at the Conflict between Israel and Iran: Objectives, Outcomes, and Its Future

By adminPosted on June 30, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

Until recently, the chances of a direct war between Israel and Iran seemed low. Both countries were deterred by fear of one another, particularly because Iran, through its network of proxy groups known as the Axis of Resistance, was able to keep pressure on Israel.

Assessing the Possibility of War between Israel and Turkey

By adminPosted on June 1, 2025Posted in Foreign Policy, Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Region & World, Security, taliban, weekly analysisNo Comments

Although a direct war between Turkey and Israel is not yet a reality, rising political, military, and ideological tensions could push both countries closer to open conflict.

The European Union’s Foreign Policy towards the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

By adminPosted on May 27, 2025Posted in Foreign Policy, Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, politics, Security, weekly analysisNo Comments

An analysis of the European Union’s relations with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan reveals a profound divide between the EU’s normative values and its geopolitical imperatives concerning Afghanistan.

A Look at the Relationship between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia

By adminPosted on April 19, 2025Posted in Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Security, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

Saudi Arabia, once a staunch supporter of the Islamic Emirate, severed its ties following global and regional shifts concerning Afghanistan. In alignment with international sentiment at the time, largely opposed to the Islamic Emirate, Riyadh sought to delegitimize the Emirate’s struggle by portraying it as religiously unjustified.

A Look at Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy and Its Impact on the United

By adminPosted on February 22, 2025Posted in Foreign Policy, Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Region & World, Security, the United States, weekly analysisNo Comments

At one point in its history, the United States pursued an isolationist strategy, famously known as the Monroe Doctrine, to distance itself from international conflicts. While Trump never explicitly advocated for isolationism, his policies and actions suggest that he may have been leaning toward a modern version of it.

Trump’s Perspective on Afghanistan: Humanitarian Crisis and Regional Challenges

By adminPosted on February 12, 2025Posted in Publications, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

Overall, Trump’s policies toward Afghanistan are unlikely to achieve their intended goals. Instead, they risk deepening the country’s humanitarian, economic, and political crises. His dual approach—reducing U.S. military involvement while simultaneously exerting pressure on the Islamic Emirate and politicizing humanitarian aid—fails to provide a viable solution for Afghanistan’s challenges.

The Role and Objectives of Turkey in Recent Middle Eastern Developments

By adminPosted on January 15, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Region & World, taliban, the United States, weekly analysisNo Comments

Turkey is making significant efforts to achieve its goals in Middle Eastern politics, striving to establish itself as a leading regional power. This ambition has led Turkish leaders to refer to the current era as the “Turkish Century.” Turkey is working to strengthen its influence across various fields, particularly in science, technology, economics, and diplomacy. To overcome regional and global challenges, Turkey alternates between aligning with Western nations and collaborating with coalitions led by Russia and China, such as BRICS.

Tensions between the Islamic Emirate and the Pakistani Government: Their Impact on Bilateral Relations

By adminPosted on January 9, 2025Posted in Foreign Policy, Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Pak-Afghan, pakistan, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

The main reason behind the recent conflict between the Islamic Emirate and Pakistan is the issue of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The Pakistani government accuses the Islamic Emirate of providing safe havens to TTP and collaborating with them across the Durand Line. Although the Islamic Emirate has consistently denied these allegations, asserting that Afghan soil will not be used against anyone, Pakistan does not trust these statements. Consequently, Pakistan has continued to conduct airstrikes in Paktika and other regions, claiming to target TTP fighters.

Post-Bashar al-Assad Syria: Possible Scenarios

By adminPosted on December 26, 2024Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, weekly analysisNo Comments

Perhaps if Bashar al-Assad had shown political wisdom and responded positively to the demands of the Arab Spring protesters early on, the conflict would not have escalated into a civil war with half a million deaths, millions of displaced people, and widespread destruction. Assad’s resistance to his people’s legitimate demands and reliance on foreign support led to the devastation of the country, and ultimately, he was disgracefully exiled.