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The Political Significance of the Acting Foreign Minister’s Visit to Qatar under Current Conditions

By adminPosted on May 8, 2025Posted in Publications, Security, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

The visit of Amir Khan Muttaqi to Qatar reflects the broader efforts of the Islamic Emirate to help Afghanistan move beyond its current crisis. Taking place amid international sanctions and ongoing humanitarian challenges, the trip focused on key areas such as political engagement, economic support, and humanitarian aid. Through meetings with Qatari officials, the Islamic Emirate aimed to gain greater international legitimacy while strengthening Qatar’s role as a strategic mediator and partner. In this context, the Emirate seeks to boost economic ties, attract foreign investment, and expand trade relations, although significant challenges remain.

Tensions between India and Pakistan and Their Impact on Afghanistan

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

The recent incident in Pahalgam has heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. As a result, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, while Pakistan has delayed the Shimla Agreement.

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.

Donald Trump and the Future of NATO

By adminPosted on March 27, 2025Posted in Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Region & World, tramp and nato, weekly analysisNo Comments

President Trump’s financial policies toward NATO, particularly his demands for European countries to contribute more to defense spending, may have strengthened NATO’s financial resources.

Closure of the Torkham Gate: Causes and Impacts

By adminPosted on March 20, 2025Posted in Foreign Policy, Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Pak-Afghan, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

In summary, the closure of the Torkham Gate is not in the interest of either side. Although a recent tribal jirga (council) was held between the two parties, resulting in a ceasefire, no decision has been made yet to reopen the gate.

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.

An Overview of the Iranian Foreign Minister’s Visit to Kabul

By adminPosted on February 5, 2025Posted in Publications, Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Iran, Islamic Emirate, Region & World, weekly analysisNo Comments

Since the return of the Islamic Emirate to power, relations between Iran and Afghanistan have continued as before. Over the past three years, both countries have made efforts to strengthen their ties by leveraging each other’s capacities, particularly in boosting economic cooperation. Recently, Iran sent its Foreign Minister to Kabul in an attempt to deepen its relationship with Afghanistan.

An Overview of the Major Events of 2024

By adminPosted on January 22, 2025Posted in Foreign Policy, Publications, Recent Analysis, Weekly Analysis PDFTagged Foreign Policy, Islamic world, Region & World, Security, weekly analysisNo Comments

The analysis of global and Afghan developments in 2024 reveals a year filled with significant political, security, and economic events. Politically, the year witnessed substantial leadership transitions in many countries, with over seventy nations experiencing changes in government. Among these, the shift of power in the United States from Democrats to Republicans, particularly the return of the controversial figure Donald Trump, is likely to have a profound impact on global politics in the years ahead.

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.