Taliban

  • (Podcast) Trump’s Pressure on the Taliban: From Demanding U.S. Weapons to Concerns Over China’s Influence in Afghanistan

    (Podcast) Trump’s Pressure on the Taliban: From Demanding U.S. Weapons to Concerns Over China’s Influence in Afghanistan

    Upon returning to the White House, Donald Trump focused his foreign policy on China, Ukraine, and West Asia, placing Afghanistan lower on his list of priorities. However, he gradually adopted a new approach toward the Taliban by pressuring them to return U.S. military equipment and cutting financial aid. Meanwhile, China’s growing influence in Afghanistan and efforts by various countries to recognize the Taliban have further heightened concerns for the Trump administration.

  • Terrorist Threats in Pakistan: A Call for Urgent Action and Regional Cooperation

    Terrorist Threats in Pakistan: A Call for Urgent Action and Regional Cooperation

    The new wave of terrorist attacks in Pakistan is threatening the country’s internal security and regional stability. The central government’s weakness in confronting terrorist groups, especially in border areas, has raised concerns among various players, including neighboring countries. In this context, the Islamic Republic of Iran, while repeatedly warning the Pakistani government, has expressed its readiness to cooperate with Islamabad in the fight against terrorism.