In the US we are living through a heyday of conspiratorial nonsense, most dramatically the deranged QAnon cult that surveys suggest is, at least in part, believed in by many Republicans, including some members of Congress. Beyond these fringes, t...

It became evident that Turkey is looking for a foothold in Afghanistan, after theTaliban managed to take over the capital Kabul in mid-August. In its quest for a regional role in the country, Turkey is mobilizing all its regional cards and homemade...

As the US forces started withdrawing from Afghanistan, Taliban’s gradual advance soon accelerated unexpectedly, till all of Afghanistan became under their control. The military forces of the Afghan government surrendered without much resistance...