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The Geopolitics section of Afghan Eye offers rigorous, impartial analysis of Afghanistan’s strategic positioning within South-Central Asia and beyond. From the manoeuvres of global powers to the subtle recalibrations of regional actors such as Pakistan, Iran, China and India, this page dissects the intersecting forces shaping Afghan sovereignty, diplomacy and internal cohesion. Articles prioritise Afghan perspectives, contextualise historical legacies—from the Anglo-Afghan wars to the 2021 withdrawal—and interrogate contemporary alliances, rivalries and dependencies. Whether assessing the Emirate’s foreign policy or Belt and Road implications, our coverage aims to inform policymakers, scholars and globally engaged readers alike.

Eldaniz Gusseinov | Termez Dialogue Charts Afghanistan’s Regional Revival

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In the latest Afghan Eye Podcast episode, host Sangar Paykhar speaks to Eurasian analyst Eldaniz Gusseinov about the inaugural Termez Dialogue in southern Uzbekistan,...

Decoding Kabul’s Neutrality in the India-Pakistan Confrontation

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The spectre of conflict once again loomed large over South Asia in April 2025, as a terrorist incident in Kashmir precipitated a dangerous escalation...

India–Pakistan Tensions: A Setback for China, A Gain for U.S. Strategy

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The Kashmir attack has triggered a fresh realignment on South Asia’s chessboard: China’s ambitions are checked, America’s containment strategy advances, and Afghanistan emerges —...
Afghanistan Defence Minister Muhammad Yaqoub Mujahid and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir

Pakistan’s Military Escalation Threatens Afghan Sovereignty

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Pakistan’s deepening internal crisis is spilling across its borders, with military threats and mass refugee expulsions placing Afghanistan in the crosshairs. As Rawalpindi’s coercive policies intensify, Kabul faces a pivotal choice: resist or risk further destabilisation.
Afghan Ministry of National Defence parading US armoured vehicles at Bagram Airbase during the annual celebration of the end of foreign occupation.

Bagram Airbase: Geopolitical Chessboard or Media Mirage

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Reports of a U.S. C-17 landing at Afghanistan’s Bagram Airbase in April 2025 have sparked intense speculation. Yet where is Bagram, what is its history, and why is it strategically significant enough to merit President Donald Trump’s repeated references to the airbase?

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