PinnedPublished inFourth WaveRecent abductions show Taliban’s goal of removing women from public sphereBy Paiman Arman,* translated into English by Rustam SeeratJan 12, 202482Jan 12, 202482
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, 202334Dec 31, 202334
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, 202359Jan 21, 202359
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 Ceasefire Between Hamas and Israel: Reflections and Lessons LearnedYesterday marked the first day of the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, bringing a temporary halt to a devastating conflict that has…Jan 203Jan 203
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