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Besmillah Taban

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What Is the Threshold for Action?: A Question Afghanistan Asks the World

How long must the Taliban continue internal repression and support for terrorist groups before the international community recognizes the real scale...

12.06.2026 20

The Diplomat

Besmillah Taban

24 Years Later, Is the World on the Brink of Another 9/11?

Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has once again become a safe haven for transnational terrorist groups including al-Qaida, Islamic State, the TTP, and...

11.09.2025 10

The Diplomat

Besmillah Taban

The Unexpected Consequences of War Between Iran and Israel on Afghanistan

The direct conflict between Iran and Israel severely impacts Afghanistan, which is struggling with fragile governance, economic crisis, and insecurity...

03.07.2025 10

The Diplomat

Besmillah Taban

The Taliban’s Role in the Fragile Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan

Afghanistan has long been linked to cross-border terrorism. That could prove a major factor if the combatants shift from state armies to proxy...

14.05.2025 10

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Besmillah Taban

The Message and Consequences of Removing Haqqani Network Leaders From the US ‘Rewards for Justice’ List

History has shown us that giving in to extremist actors does not bring about justice or achieve peace.

08.04.2025 20

The Diplomat

Besmillah Taban