PinnedPublished inFourth WaveRecent abductions show Taliban’s goal of removing women from public sphereBy Paiman Arman,* translated into English by Rustam SeeratJan 12, 202481Jan 12, 202481
PinnedHow much can you earn from medium, realistically?I will tell you, but first, let me bore you with how I got to the medium.Feb 6, 2023163Feb 6, 2023163
PinnedPublished inILLUMINATION’S MIRRORThe Medium Journey: Rollercoasters, Penguins, and the Almighty AlgorithmHappy New Y, fellow writers and aspiring wordsmiths! Picture this: A year spent typing away like a caffeinated squirrel, 141 stories…Dec 31, 202335Dec 31, 202335
PinnedHow I became literate but had to bury my booksMy story on how I learned to read and write and how I buried my books when the Taliban took over Afghanistan for the 2nd time.Jan 21, 202360Jan 21, 202360
PinnedPublished inILLUMINATION’S MIRRORCan the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan teach us a thing or two about the Ukraine war?Almost 34 years ago, on this day — February 15th, 1989 — the last Soviet soldier left Afghanistan. As we mark this anniversary, I take a…Feb 15, 202323Feb 15, 202323
Published inSalsal ReviewThe Debate Over US H-1B Visa: A Case for Non-Skilled MigrationThe Economic Contributions of Non-Skilled Migrants in a Debate Dominated by Elite InterestsDec 28, 20244Dec 28, 20244
Published inSalsal ReviewTaliban’s Ideological ShiftAre the Taliban gradually shifting from their religious ideology towards a more nationalistic agenda?Nov 29, 20245Nov 29, 20245
Published inSalsal ReviewForeign Nationals: The Story of an Afghani Migrant in IranBy Ahmadshah Byaban, translated into English by Rustam Seerat. This story is translated and published with aasoo.org’s permission — ink to…Sep 23, 202410Sep 23, 202410
Published inFourth WaveSurge in Child and Forced Marriage in Taliban-Run AfghanistanYoung girls are increasingly forced into marriage since the Taliban took power in August 2021Sep 6, 20247Sep 6, 20247
Published inFourth WaveA Moment Away from the Eyes of the TalibanWe were going on a picnic, but we needed to prepareSep 3, 20247Sep 3, 20247