In this episode of “Memories of the Homeland,” our gust is Engineer EhsanullahSadqat, the Deputy of the Afghan Social Services Center in Toronto. Sadqat, who has spent over 43 years in exile, has a profound love for his homeland and its people, having even penned poetry about his experiences. He shares heartfelt stories and reflections on his life More
Diplomacy is referred to as the art of seizing opportunities. It is largely analyzable through the realist school of thought but is distant from human-centered ethical principles; meaning that if a policy serves the country’s interests in any situation, it is adopted, whether it involves the rhetoric of war or peace. Diplomats pursue their country’s More
On October 12, a vibrant gathering in Vancouver, Canada brought together several Afghans who urged the international community to uphold human rights and express solidarity with the Khyber Tribal Jirga. Organized by the Afghan National Cultural Society, the event drew dozens of attendees. Participants emphasized that tens of thousands of Pashtuns convened in Khyber, united More
Afghanistan has had political, cultural, social, and economic relations with many countries, empires, and powers around the world for centuries, including its neighbors. The history of Afghanistan’s official political relations with Europe dates back approximately 150 years, while its ties with Russia predate that. Moreover, its political relations with the Arab world are among the More
We had the pleasure of visiting the Afghan artist Ustad Mushfiq Hashimi’s arts company Inc school of music and visual arts in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. For the past two decades, Hashimi has dedicated himself to teaching music to young people. In addition to his role as a musician, he is also a talented More
Afghanistan is considered a multi-ethnic country, and many believe that these ethnic groups have contributed to the current political stability of Afghanistan’s geopolitical landscape, having defeated several major powers over more than a century as a united nation. However, despite this, certain specific circles are attempting to give a tribal color to the political crises More
An employment fair for newly arrived immigrants was held in Toronto by WoodGreen Community Services, where over 600 individuals were selected for various job positions. The event, hosted by WoodGreen Community Services on October 7 of this year, is organized annually and allows various companies to announce their vacant positions to newly arrived immigrants. This year, a total of More
Today’s special guest on “Memories of Homeland” from Wesal TV is Mohammad Salam Nuristani. He served as a member of the Air Force in Afghanistan and now runs his own business in Canada. In this episode, we had a heartfelt conversation with Nuristani, discussing the customs and culture of Nuristan and reminiscing about the sweet More
Countries in the world maintain their relations based on the protection of their national interests. Many nations, despite having strained and contentious relationships with their neighbours, still prioritize their own interests. Pakistan pursues its foreign policy towards Afghanistan, India, and Iran in a hostile context. Similarly, Iran maintains complicated relations with its Arab neighbours. In More
An academic seminar titled “The Martyrdom of Gilaman Wazir – An impetus for Afghan unity” was held online via Zoom on September 28, 2024, organized by the Afghan expatriate community. Speakers of the seminar made important remarks and presented specific proposals for the upcoming Tribal Justice Assembly of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement to be held on More
