Apparent Stability? – What the UN Report Reveals About the Taliban Regime
In December 2025, the latest report of the Afghanistan Monitoring Team was published. Operating under the mandate of the United Nations Security Council, the expert group assesses the country’s political and security situation, the functioning of the Taliban administration, and the risks emanating from Afghanistan that affect regional stability.
Although the persecution of the Hazaras stretches back centuries, the decades-long armed conflict in Afghanistan and its aftermath has meant that the plight of minorities is often overlooked by mainstream media. Millions of Hazaras still live in uncertainty, poverty, and fear in Afghanistan and Pakistan. But what lies behind that fear – and beyond it?
Shab-e Yalda, the Persian winter solstice celebration, marks the longest night of the year and the symbolic rebirth of the sun. It is a time for family, poetry, and shared hope.
From Trusted Friends to Enemies – How Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations Turned into Open War
The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and especially with the Taliban, has undergone a significant transformation over the past three decades. We can therefore state that the escalation of this conflict has been a recurring risk for years.
Third renaissance of Uzbekistan – Marking the 10th year of Mirziyoyev in Office
In recent years, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has popularized the concept of the "Three Renaissances of Uzbekistan" to define the nation’s historical achievements and prospects for renewal. Marking his first ten years in office, this period has seen significant political, economic, and social reforms that have reshaped Uzbekistan's landscape and international standing. Blanka Benkő-Kovács's article on this topic was published on the LCTS website.