Devastating Afghanistan Quake Exposes Long-Standing Humanitarian and Security Failures

In the dead of night, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake tore through northern Afghanistan, leaving at least 21 dead and over 800 injured. Survivors fled their homes amid bitter cold and aftershocks, forced to spend nights in the open with scant shelter or relief. As rain looms, the fragile situation worsens — revealing much more than just a natural disaster. Why Does the World Turn Its Back When Disaster Strikes Afghanistan? This tragedy again exposes the devastating consequences of years of flawed foreign policy and insufficient aid in a country where weak governance meets relentless crisis. The historic Blue Mosque in...