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Dr. Bashir Safi

Former advisor to the U.S. military in Afghanistan

Dr. Bashir Safi is a national security scholar and former advisor to the U.S. military in Afghanistan. He holds a Ph.D. in National Security Policy from Liberty University in Virginia. He mostly writes on irregular warfare, COIN, military doctrine, and the political and strategic factors that influence conflict’s operational outcomes.

Articles by Dr. Bashir Safi

3 June 2026
Russia’s New Security Pact with the Taliban: A Strategic Partnership or a Return to Soviet-Era Influence?
The Russia-Taliban security pact signals shifting security arrangements in the region. While the pact is not a mutual defense treaty, it will help the Taliban reduce its reliance on Pakistan while allowing Russia greater regional influence and counterterrorism visibility.

Dr. Bashir Safi

Articles by Dr. Bashir Safi

Russia’s New Security Pact with the Taliban: A Strategic Partnership or a Return to Soviet-Era Influence?