Recent developments in Afghanistan constitute a strategic gain for Pakistan, at least for the moment. In more than 40 years of civil strife, war and instability in Afghanistan, it would not be wrong to say that its neighbours have often pursued their own strategic interests by manipulating the Afghan political …

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he hopes the Taliban will behave in a “civilized” manner in Afghanistan so the global community can maintain diplomatic ties with Kabul. “Russia is not interested in the disintegration of Afghanistan. If this happens, then there will be no one to talk to,” Putin …

A senior IRGC commander cautioned the local residents of the Kurdistan Region in north of Iraq to stay away from the strongholds of terrorists, because Iran is planning crushing military attacks against terrorist groups which create insecurity at the border areas. During a visit to the IRGC military bases in …