The terrorism pretext: US-ISIS-Kurdish nexus preserves occupation of Syria

It's getting harder to ignore. The persistent ISIS presence in the Syrian desert only serves US aims to continue its military occupation and support for Kurdish separatism.

Afghanistan: between pipelines and ISIS-K, the Americans are still in play

US trained and armed Afghan security forces are joining ISIS-K, which makes the US 'withdrawal' from Afghanistan look more like an American 'repositioning' to keep chaos humming

Taliban confirms execution of ISIS-K leader

The revelation comes as ISIS intensifies its attacks in the city of Jalalabad

To ‘defeat’ terrorism, Pakistan must counter its entrenched ideology

Part of the solution to Pakistan’s decades-long struggle against terrorism is to confront the embedded mindset behind it.

Explosion in Kabul leaves several dead, injured

The explosion took place near the Afghan foreign ministry, where a Chinese delegation was reportedly due to meet with Taliban officials

Abandoning Afghanistan is dangerous for its neighbors

Despite the Taliban's many shortcomings, only a unified, multilateral approach to negotiating with and recognizing the Islamic Emirate will safeguard the borders of neighboring states.

Attack on religious school in northern Afghanistan, several children killed

Taliban security forces launched an investigation to determine the identities and affiliations of the attackers

ISIS members behind last month’s Kabul school bombing killed in sting operation: Taliban

The Taliban says six ISIS fighters, who were involved in a recent suicide bombing on an Afghan educational center, were killed during the operation

‘Samarkand Spirit’ to be driven by ‘responsible powers’ Russia and China

The SCO summit of Asian power players delineated a road map for strengthening the multipolar world

Explosion at Afghan Mosque kills Taliban cleric, at least 18 civilians

Despite the numerous attacks against the Taliban government, the authorities claim that they have improved national security since their consolidation of power

Why China seeks an Iran nuclear deal

Beijing has compelling reasons to prevent the Iran nuclear deal from collapse, and they mainly concern China's need for stability in the Persian Gulf

US, Taliban officials meet to discuss release of Afghan reserves

The US seeks to establish a mechanism to allow Afghanistan access to its foreign reserves while restricting the Taliban from its use

Afghanistan mosque bombing kills one and injures seven in Kunduz province

The Taliban has pledged to fight terrorism in Afghanistan, particularly the local ISIS affiliate, ISIS-K

Were Iran’s Kurdistan strikes aimed at Turkish-Israeli entente?

The missile strikes in Erbil reveal a more assertive Iran in responding to Israel’s provocations. However, could they also be aimed at hampering Turkey and Israel’s recently restored relations?

After Kazakhstan, the color revolution era is over

What happened in Kazakhstan increasingly looks like a US-Turkish-British-Israeli-led coup d'etat attempt foiled dramatically by their Eurasian adversaries

Explosion kills one, injures three in Kabul

The 17 November explosion marked the third blast of the week in Kabul, with doubt growing over the Taliban's ability to rule Afghanistan

Taliban officials announce hundreds of ISIS fighters arrested in Afghanistan

The interim authorities also claim that the armed group "is not considered a threat"

Twin blasts rock Jalalabad, Afghanistan

Concerns grow over the increased presence of ISIS fighters in Afghanistan, as the Taliban hopes to attain official international recognition

From Panjshir to Baku: Iran’s search for a new hard-power strategy in Eurasia

Iran may be a late comer to Caucasus geopolitics, but it plans to deliver a powerful opening gambit with some new allies in its corner

Former US-trained shadow operatives bolstering the ranks of ISIS in Afghanistan: Report

Thousands of Afghan spies and soldiers left behind by Washington have turned to ISIS as the terror group intensifies attacks against the Taliban

From Russia, With (Taliban) Love

Asia's powerbrokers dropped an Afghan bombshell in Moscow today: 'the country's reconstruction must be paid for by its military occupiers of 20 years.'

Shia mosque bombing in Afghanistan kills 32, injures dozens

The deadly attack is the second to occur against a Shia mosque within a week

Eurasia takes shape: How the SCO just flipped the world order

As a rudderless West watched on, the 20th anniversary meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization was laser-focused on two key deliverables: shaping up Afghanistan and kicking off a full-spectrum Eurasian integration.

If the Taliban plays smart, Afghanistan can transform West Asia’s Silk Road story

Once the 'proud pearl' of the ancient Silk Road, Afghanistan is today in tatters. But if the Taliban plays smart, the Asian Silk Road can utterly transform the war-torn country's fortunes.

Taliban condemns US airstrike on Afghan soil

The Taliban says Washington failed to contact them before launching an airstrike against alleged IS members

Blowback: Taliban target US intel’s shadow army

The Kabul Airport bombing shows there are shadowy forces in Afghanistan, willing to disrupt a peaceful transition after US troops leave. But what about US intel's own 'shadow army,' amassed over two decades of occupation? Who are they, and what is their agenda?

A least 60 dead following suicide bombing in Kabul’s International Airport – Update

Dozens killed in suicide attack