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• Why Won’t China Cut Ukraine Off From Drone-Related Sales?
  September 7, 2026
  Indefinitely perpetuating the Ukrainian Conflict through these means indefinitely delays the full implementation of the US’ planned “Pivot (back) to (East) Asia”, can lead to Russia selling its natural resource
• Khatam al-Nabieen chief calls Taliban raid ‘politically, religiously’ motivated
  September 7, 2026
  A day after Taliban forces raided the Khatam al-Nabieen complex in Kabul and detained dozens of its instructors and students, Mohammad Jawad Mohseni, head of the complex, told Amu TV that the action was “politically
• Can a US–Saudi Nuclear Deal Reshape the Middle East Without Israeli Normalization?
  September 7, 2026
  For years, Washington hoped it could reach one big deal with Saudi Arabia. The United States would strengthen rits security relationship with Riyadh and help the kingdom build a civilian nuclear program. In return,
• Beyond The ‘Islamic NATO’ Hype: What Bangladesh Should Really Seek From The Mecca Pact – Analysis
  September 6, 2026
  Key Takeaways:Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on Aug. 7, 2026 (“attack on one is an attack on all,” UN Charter Art. 51); full text is still unpublished as of Sept. 1. An
• As war with Iran weakens US influence, China expands Middle East security role
  September 6, 2026
  The clearest example is the recent “Eagles of Civilisation 2026” military exercises with Egypt. The drills demonstrated capabilities that went beyond symbolic military diplomacy. China deployed J-16 fighter
• Comment la Chine et les États-Unis perçoivent la pauvreté et pourquoi cela revêt une importance géopolitique
  September 6, 2026
  Je n’ai cessé de parler de la Chine ces derniers temps. Mais lorsqu’on découvre ce qui s’apparente à un univers parallèle, un univers presque totalement invisible depuis le point de vue de celui dans lequel on
• 20 Afghan nationals executed in Iran this year, rights groups report
  August 31, 2026
  An Amu review of reports by Iranian human rights organizations found that at least 20 Afghan citizens have been executed in Iranian prisons since the beginning of 2026, amid concerns over access to lawyers, fair trials
• Civilian killed in Taliban infighting in Badakhshan, sources say
  August 31, 2026
  Local sources in Badakhshan told Amu that a civilian was killed in an armed clash between two Taliban officials that they said began over a dispute about fishing. The clash occurred Saturday afternoon in the Duabi area
• China Needs a Rare Earth Export Hub in Xinjiang – China Beyond the Wall
  August 31, 2026
  In late July, Washington imposed sweeping Section 301 tariffs targeting 60 trading partners that it alleged had failed to ban imports from China’s Xinjiang region. In this interview, Victor Gao argues that Beijing
• The Key Challenges The Taliban Face In Badakhshan – Analysis
  August 31, 2026
  Key Takeaways:On the Taliban’s fifth anniversary in power, the author says fighting has intensified in Badakhshan: NRF (Ahmad Massoud), AFF (Gen. Yasin Zia), smaller local groups, and a brief revolt by former