Fazel Mahmoud Fazly, who served as head of administrative affairs under Afghanistan’s former republic government, has warned that political uncertainty and the absence of what he considers a legitimate government are creating opportunities for regional and international intelligence agencies to pursue their interests in Afghanistan.
In remarks shared publicly, Fazly said these actors were attempting to create what he described as “confusion over the definition of the enemy” among Afghans. He argued that such ambiguity makes it difficult for people to distinguish between different actors and agendas operating in and around the country.
Fazly cited alleged examples involving Afghan citizens being recruited into proxy formations. He claimed that Iran had previously recruited Afghan youths into the Fatemiyoun group for regional conflicts and alleged that Pakistan is now preparing militias in Balochistan from former Afghan local police personnel. These claims were presented by Fazly as part of a broader pattern of regional involvement in Afghanistan.
He also criticized the Taliban, arguing that despite its public disagreements with Pakistan, the group’s policies and positions sometimes correspond with those of Pakistan and its regional allies.
Fazly warned that the continuation of what he described as these “sinister projects” could lead to serious security consequences for Afghanistan and its people. He urged Afghans and civic movements to recognize what he sees as deliberate ambiguity and avoid becoming divided by competing regional interests.
He called for greater national unity and cohesion, saying Afghans should maintain distance from groups that contribute to instability and focus on protecting the country’s national interests.