PinnedPublished inFourth WaveRecent abductions show Taliban’s goal of removing women from public sphereBy Paiman Arman,* translated into English by Rustam SeeratJan 12, 2024A response icon83Jan 12, 2024A response icon83
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, 2023A response icon160Feb 6, 2023A response icon160
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, 2023A response icon35Dec 31, 2023A response icon35
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, 2023A response icon57Jan 21, 2023A response icon57
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, 2023A response icon23Feb 15, 2023A response icon23
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 20A response icon3Jan 20A response icon3
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, 2024A response icon4Dec 28, 2024A response icon4
Published inSalsal ReviewTaliban’s Ideological ShiftAre the Taliban gradually shifting from their religious ideology towards a more nationalistic agenda?Nov 29, 2024A response icon5Nov 29, 2024A response icon5
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, 2024A response icon9Sep 23, 2024A response icon9
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, 2024A response icon6Sep 6, 2024A response icon6