Analysis

In recent years, Afghanistan has faced severe humanitarian and economic crises that have only worsened over time. One of the most pressing issues is hunger and malnutrition, which has escalated following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 and the subsequent suspension of international aid. Since the fall of the previous government, humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan has primarily been channeled through international organizations without Taliban involvement. However, in recent years, Taliban-imposed restrictions on women, combined with political and economic challenges, have significantly reduced this aid.

Recent developments in the U.S.’s diplomatic rhetoric and policies toward the Taliban highlight a clear shift in Washington’s strategy regarding Afghanistan under Taliban control. Statements by key American officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reflect heightened pressure on the Taliban and a redefinition of Washington’s approach to Afghanistan and the region.

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, has embarked on his first official visit to Kabul, a trip that could significantly influence the political and economic ties between Iran and Afghanistan. With over 1,000 kilometers of shared border and deep historical, cultural, and trade interactions, the two nations face both challenges and opportunities that necessitate careful planning for the future of their relationship.

The International Day of Education serves as a moment to reflect on the importance of education in societies worldwide and the need to ensure equal rights for all, particularly for women and girls. However, in Afghanistan, this day has become a symbol of a dire challenge, as Afghan girls remain deprived of their fundamental right to education.

The year 2024 was another difficult year for the people of Afghanistan. The country remained engulfed in ongoing political, social, and economic crises that weighed heavily on its citizens. These issues, compounded by the Taliban’s continued grip on power, worsened the lives of millions.

Despite Ashraf Ghani’s self-proclaimed status as a democrat and supporter of women’s rights, the ousted Afghan president has remained largely silent on the plight of Afghan women under Taliban rule over the past three years. As Afghan girls face systematic exclusion from work and education, there is an urgent need for a unified stance from Afghan leaders against the Taliban’s current policies. Yet, Ghani appears preoccupied with developmental projects rather than addressing this pressing crisis.

Intense clashes between the Taliban and Pakistani forces in the provinces of Paktia and Khost have reportedly resulted in heavy casualties on both sides. Sources claim that 38 Pakistani soldiers and 5 Taliban members have been killed in the ongoing conflict.

Over the past three years, Afghan women have become symbols of resistance against the oppression and tyranny of the Taliban. This resistance has emerged despite the Taliban’s systematic efforts to suppress and eliminate women from Afghanistan’s political,

Despite repeated claims by the Taliban about eliminating ISIS in Afghanistan, the group continues to carry out targeted bombings and suicide attacks, striking significant blows to the Taliban’s power structure over the past three years.

A coalition of prominent Afghan political figures opposing the Taliban has formed a new alliance under the name “National Assembly for the Salvation of Afghanistan.” This assembly, comprising leaders of major Afghan