Category: Humanitarian
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Beyond the Durand Line: The Structural Crisis and Human Cost of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Rift
The intricate relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan is not a mere border dispute but a deeply entrenched, multi-layered structural conflict that is simultaneously historical, ethnic, and geopolitical. This crisis has intensified dramatically since the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul in 2021, transforming a decades-long rivalry into a critical security and humanitarian emergency. The core…
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The Rise of the Arakan Army: Governing Myanmar’s New Frontier
The Arakan Army (AA) represents one of the most formidable ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) currently challenging the central military authority in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Established in 2009, the AA advocates for the interests of the Rakhine ethnic group, historically referred to as the Arakanese, residing in Rakhine State on the Bay…
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The ICC Verdict Marks a Beginning, But Sudan’s Wounds Run Far Deeper
As someone who has worked in Darfur as a humanitarian, I share the deep emotions that many Sudanese and friends of Sudan are feeling today. The conviction of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, by the International Criminal Court marks a moment of long-overdue accountability for some of the darkest crimes committed…