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An Analytical Assessment of the Agreement Between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America

By adminPosted on July 4, 2026Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

The agreement signed between Iran and the United States in 2026 can be assessed as a provisional framework aimed at halting the three-month conflict between the two countries and creating the conditions for a longer-term settlement. The agreement establishes the necessary groundwork for a ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the reduction of economic pressures on Iran, the release of frozen assets, and the initiation of future negotiations concerning Iran’s nuclear program.

A Look at the Security Agreement between Russia and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

By adminPosted on June 11, 2026Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

Overall, the military-technical agreement between Russia and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan should not be viewed merely as a technical contract for repairing military equipment. Rather, it represents a gradual transformation in Kabul–Moscow relations and a move toward a more strategic form of engagement.

From Imposed War to Victory: Explaining Iran’s Success in the Conflict with the United States and the Zionist Regime

By adminPosted on May 11, 2026Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, politics, Region & World, taliban, weekly analysisNo Comments

In conclusion, the most important point to emphasize in this analysis is the gap between what the United States and the Zionist regime assumed about Iran’s system and what they actually encountered in practice. They believed that by removing a small number of individuals at the top, the entire system would collapse. However, Iran demonstrated that it possesses a multi-layered and distributed structure—one in which the failure of a single component does not paralyze the whole system.

The Persian Gulf Arab States in Relation to a Potential U.S. and Israeli Attack on Iran: Roles, Costs, and Future Scenarios

By adminPosted on April 27, 2026Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Pak-Afghan, politics, Region & World, taliban, weekly analysisNo Comments

The Persian Gulf states find themselves in a complex and multi-layered position in the conflict between the U.S.–Israeli axis and Iran, where their strategic choices have the potential to significantly shape the future of the region. The continuation of a defensive posture, while less costly and more conducive to faster recovery and reconstruction, would still mean the persistence of uncertainty and ongoing economic pressure. It may reduce immediate military risks, but it does not fully eliminate long-term security concerns or regional instability.

The Impact of the Iran–United States–Israel War on Afghanistan

By adminPosted on April 13, 2026Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

The Iran–United States–Israel conflict is not merely an external war for Afghanistan; it carries deep and multidimensional political, security, and economic consequences. This analysis demonstrates that, due to its geographic position, Afghanistan continues to bear both direct and indirect pressures arising from regional power rivalries.

Trump’s Peace Board: Objectives and Prospects

By adminPosted on February 9, 2026Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Pak-Afghan, Region & World, taliban, weekly analysisNo Comments

The Peace Board established by Donald J. Trump has been publicly presented as an initiative to end the Gaza war and contribute to the resolution of international conflicts. However, an examination of its charter indicates that the Board does not constitute a neutral multilateral international organization, but rather a highly personalized institution under Trump’s direct control.

The Shift in Tajikistan’s Foreign Policy Toward the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

By adminPosted on November 15, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Region & World, TAJIKAND AFGHAN, taliban, weekly analysisNo Comments

An examination of Tajikistan’s behavioral and rhetorical patterns indicates that the country’s foreign policy toward the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has undergone a fundamental transformation

A Look at the Seventh Round of the Moscow Format Talks

By adminPosted on October 19, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Region & World, the United States, weekly analysisNo Comments

By: Center for Strategic & Regional Studies Note: Click here for the PDF file of this analysis. ___________________________________________________________________ In this issue: A Look […]

Trump’s Route for International Peace and Prosperity: The Expansion of Western Influence in the South Caucasus and Iran’s Position

By adminPosted on September 17, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, politics, weekly analysisNo Comments

By: Center for Strategic & Regional Studies Note: Click here for the PDF file of this analysis. ___________________________________________________________________ In this issue: Trump’s Route […]

Afghanistan’s Participation in the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and India’s Reaction

By adminPosted on September 7, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Region & World, Security, the United States, weekly analysisNo Comments

China aims to expand its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by incorporating Afghanistan into the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). However, the tense relationship between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Pakistan remains a major obstacle.