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The Opioid Trade in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s opioid trade, the largest in the world, has been thriving under the new Taliban regime. Driven by a desire for economic and political
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SERE training: Survival against all odds
In the unforgiving theater of warfare, survival is more than just a buzzword – it’s the razor’s edge that separates the victors from the
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Sanctions against violators of women’s rights: A political lens
Western sanctions require a transparent framework, accountability, and thoughtful consideration.Originally published on Global Voices Democratic
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Iraq, Afghanistan, and America – 20 Years Later
May 23rd, 2023, marks the 20th anniversary of a very pivotal decision made by L. Paul Bremer, who led Iraq’s provisional government after the 2003
While pushing Ukraine proxy war, Canada struggled to evacuate citizens from Sudan
By:Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Canadian military aircraft deliver Ukraine-bound military aid not only from Canada, but
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Life Under Afghanistan’s Ban on Women in the Outdoors
Rima Safi used to walk through different neighborhoods in Kabul to stay healthy. As a 27-year-old Afghan woman, Safi occasionally felt unwelcome and
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Anti-Taliban groups come together and call to resist with all means
They present an alternative to the Taliban rule in AfghanistanOriginally published on Global VoicesAhmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance
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Biden Regime Still Largest Donor To Afghanistan As Taliban Persecutes Christians
A new inspector general’s report released Tuesday gives us the latest evidence of the perfidy and anti-Americanism of the Biden regime: even after
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‘A reality to be accepted’: Why Central Asia is increasing engagement with the Taliban
While the Taliban has few fans in the capitals of Central Asia, the region has been increasingly open to diplomatic engagement with the unrecognised
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President Biden’s Time
Historians will not judge Biden kindly. For the decision to exit Afghanistan and ensuing debacle he will rue the day. But the decision to run for
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Addressing the Mediterranean Migration Crisis
The migrant boat shipwreck occurring in Italy on February 26, 2023, serves as a reminder that stronger action is necessary to address the
How Refugee Applications Are Being Lost In (Machine) Translation
As you may have noticed, headlines are full of the wonders of chatbots and generative AI these days. Although often presented as huge breakthroughs,
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How effective are US ‘Over-the-Horizon capabilities’ in Afghanistan?
FILE: A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone firing a AGM-114 Hellfire missile. (U.S. Air Force photo). National Security Council spokesman John Kirby
Contents – Modi’s India: The Age of Intolerance
Contents The central theme of the Spring 2023 issue of Index is India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After monitoring Modi’s rule since
Contents – Modi’s India: The Age of Intolerance
Contents The central theme of the Spring 2023 issue of Index is India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After monitoring Modi’s rule since