The Afghan Eye

The Afghan Eye

The Afghan Eye is an independent, Afghan-led platform dedicated to Afghans reclaiming and leading the discussion on Afghanistan. We critique and provide a counter-narrative to all issues Afghan.

  1. Adil Raja on the Pakistani Military, Afghanistan & Regional Power | The Afghan Eye Podcast

    12/22/2025

    Adil Raja on the Pakistani Military, Afghanistan & Regional Power | The Afghan Eye Podcast

    In this episode of the Afghan Eye Podcast, Sangar Paykhar speaks with retired Pakistani Army Major Adil Raja for a rare, wide-ranging conversation on power, policy, and politics in Pakistan, and what they mean for Afghanistan.  Adil Raja discusses Islamabad’s Afghanistan policy, the enduring influence of the intelligence services, the politics of militancy narratives, and why negotiations between Kabul and Islamabad so often collapse.  The conversation also explores:  - Who actually negotiates with Afghanistan on Pakistan’s behalf  - The legacy of “strategic depth” and the Durand Line  - Pakistan’s signalling to Washington through counterterrorism claims  - Gulf and Turkish influence in South Asia  - Afghanistan’s diplomatic agency despite economic isolation  - The personal cost of dissent within Pakistan’s security state This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand Afghanistan–Pakistan relations, civil–military imbalance in Pakistan, and the wider geopolitics of South and Central Asia.  Support Adil Raja's work: https://soldierspeaks.org/ Support the show ♦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Afgeye ♦ PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/afghaneye ♦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afghaneyeinsta/ ♦ X: https://X.com/AfgEye ♦ Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yb4sz7bh ♦ Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/ycjlytsz ♦ Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y5qsvqq2

    1h 4m
  2. Muhammed Enes On How Turkey Really Sees Afghanistan and Pakistan | The Afghan Eye Podcast

    12/05/2025

    Muhammed Enes On How Turkey Really Sees Afghanistan and Pakistan | The Afghan Eye Podcast

    In this episode of the Afghan Eye Podcast, Sangar Paykhar speaks with Muhammed Enes, Chief Editor of MEPA News, about how Turkish foreign policy understands Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the shifting geopolitics of the wider region.  Enes explains why Turkish media initially echoed Islamabad’s narrative during the recent tensions along the Durand Line, how public opinion in Turkey began to reassess Pakistan’s role, and why Ankara now views Kabul with growing seriousness. The discussion also covers Qatar–Turkey mediation efforts, the move of negotiations towards Saudi Arabia, and the domestic political debate inside Turkey about engaging with the Islamic Emirate.  This conversation offers rare insight into how Ankara balances Western pressure, regional ambitions, and its own ideological divisions while trying to navigate an increasingly multipolar world.  🔹 About the Guest  Muhammed Enes is the Chief Editor of MEPA News, a Turkish outlet specialising in Middle Eastern and Eurasian affairs. His analysis focuses on the intersection of Turkish domestic politics, regional diplomacy and emerging geopolitical alignments.  https://www.mepanews.com/ Support the show ♦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Afgeye ♦ PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/afghaneye ♦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afghaneyeinsta/ ♦ X: https://X.com/AfgEye ♦ Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yb4sz7bh ♦ Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/ycjlytsz ♦ Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y5qsvqq2

    50 min
  3. Waqas Ahmed on Pakistan’s Constitutional Coup and the Rise of Asim Munir

    11/09/2025

    Waqas Ahmed on Pakistan’s Constitutional Coup and the Rise of Asim Munir

    In this Afghan Eye Podcast episode, host Sangar Paykhar speaks with Pakistani investigative journalist Waqas Ahmed about the 27th Constitutional Amendment, a move that could fundamentally reshape Pakistan’s political future. The discussion explores how this amendment, introduced on 8 November 2025, effectively elevates Field Marshal Asim Munir to an all-powerful, constitutionally protected position as Chief of Defence Forces, beyond civilian oversight. Critics say this change dismantles the 1973 Constitution’s democratic balance and cements a permanent military state. Waqas Ahmed shares exclusive insights on:  🇵🇰 The military’s role in removing Imran Khan  ⚖️ How the new amendment destroys civilian supremacy  💣 Why Pakistan’s nuclear control structure is being re-engineered  💵 The geopolitical motives behind refugee expulsions and renewed U.S. alignment  🤝 What this means for Afghanistan, India, and the wider region This is a deep dive into Pakistan’s drift toward authoritarianism, its regional ambitions, and the dangers of unchecked military power, explained by one of Pakistan’s most outspoken journalists. 🎙️ Guest: Waqas Ahmed — Investigative Journalist (The Intercept, DropSite News, Express Tribune) Follow him on X: @worqas  Subscribe for more in-depth analysis on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the region. 👉 Follow us on: X (Twitter): @AFGEYE Instagram: @afghaneyeinsta Patreon: patreon.com/Afgeye Website: www.afghaneye.net Support the show ♦ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Afgeye ♦ PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/afghaneye ♦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afghaneyeinsta/ ♦ X: https://X.com/AfgEye ♦ Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yb4sz7bh ♦ Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/ycjlytsz ♦ Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y5qsvqq2

    1 hr
4.1
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14 Ratings

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The Afghan Eye is an independent, Afghan-led platform dedicated to Afghans reclaiming and leading the discussion on Afghanistan. We critique and provide a counter-narrative to all issues Afghan.