Under pressure in Iraq and Syria, is ‘Islamic State’ turning to Afghanistan? – Interview...
Written by Masood Saifullah for Deutsche Welle
26/10/2016
Kabul claims that suspected "Islamic State" militants have killed over 30 civilians in the western Ghor province. Experts say the setbacks in Iraq and Syria could be a reason behind the group's focus on Afghanistan.
"These civilians are believed to have been killed by 'Islamic State' members,"...
Taliban ‘too strong’ to enter peace talks with Kabul – Interview with Dr. Siegfried...
Written by Masood Saifullah for Deutsche Welle
19/10/2016
The Taliban have denied reports they had held talks with Afghan officials in Qatar. Many experts also believe it's unlikely that the insurgents could have resumed peace negotiations given their recent territorial gains.
On Wednesday, October 19, the Afghan Taliban denied reports of secret peace talks...
Report: 2016 Annual Meeting of the Board of Advisers, 13 October 2016, Brussels
14/10/2016
The Annual Meeting of the Board of Advisers was organised by the South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) and was attended by Hon. Madam Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga (Former President of Sri Lanka) Chair of the Board of Advisors
Can Afghanistan step out of Pakistan’s shadow? – Interview with Dr. Siegfried O. Wolf
Written by Shamil Shams and Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi for Deutsche Welle
14/09/2016
Interview with Dr. Siegfried O. Wolf
For decades, Afghanistan has been relying economically and militarily on neighboring Pakistan. But Afghan President Ghani wants to break this dependence by bolstering ties with India, where he is on a two-day visit.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is...
Is Afghanistan’s friendship with India imperiling security?
Written by Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi for Deutsche Welle
07/09/2016
Interview with Dr. Siegfried O. Wolf
After a spate of recent deadly bombings, the Afghan capital Kabul still remains in shock. Experts believe Afghanistan's increasingly close ties with India are a reason for the uptick in violence.
"As soon as you step into the city you can...
Has Pakistan’s Zarb-e-Azb military operation failed?
02.09.2016
Written by Shamil Shams for Deutsche Welle
Interview with Dr. Siegfried O.Wolf
Two terror attacks in the northwestern region and the military's claim of averting "Islamic State" attacks have put a big question mark on the "success" of the Pakistani army's Zarb-e-Azb operation against Islamists.
A suicide bomber targeted a court in the...
Examining Saudi-Pakistani ties in changing geopolitics
30.08.2016
Written by Shamil Shams for Deutsche Welle
Interview with Dr. Siegfried O.Wolf
Suffering setbacks in Yemen, Saudi Arabia seeks closer ties and increased military cooperation with East and South Asian countries. Analysts say Pakistan provides a stepping stone for Riyadh's "look east" policy.
For the past 18 months, Saudi Arabia has been locked...