RASC News Agency: Kawa Jobran, a distinguished Afghanistani poet, asserts that the revival of Khorasanism has re-entered the political and social arena as an active force, positioning the Khorasani identity as an integral component of the nation’s future discourse. In recent days, the debate over renaming Afghanistan as Khorasan has intensified across social media platforms, igniting a contentious ideological struggle. Jobran argues that Afghan nationalism serves as the dominant thesis in this discourse, and as long as it prevails, its inevitable antithesis Khorasanism will continue to exist.
Writing on his Facebook page, Jobran states:
“Identities undergo transformation at pivotal historical moments, especially in times of great upheaval. They emerge from long-suppressed discourses that, for centuries, have lain dormant in the depths of history.” He emphasizes that modern nationalism has repeatedly demonstrated this phenomenon, explaining:
“Repressed identities, whether on a micro-level, such as ethnic groups and tribes, or on a broader civilizational and cultural scale, like Khorasan, inevitably reassert themselves. This is a fundamental principle of social dialectics and historical evolution. Whether we embrace it or resist it, this movement follows its own trajectory towards redefinition and consolidation unless the framework of the struggle itself is altered. Afghan nationalism is the prevailing thesis in this contest. As long as its final proponents remain, Khorasanism and the Khorasani identity will endure as its counterforce.”
According to Jobran, Afghan nationalism has, paradoxically, fueled the resurgence of Khorasanism. He contends that, in recent decades, efforts to entrench Afghan nationalism have only deepened the existing crisis, rather than resolving it.
He further states:
“Khorasanism has re-emerged as a proactive force in political and social struggles. It has stepped out of obscurity and into the forefront. Though it may initially appear weak, it is far stronger than it was in the early 20th century.”
Jobran maintains that the Khorasani identity will play a defining role in shaping the future negotiations of Afghanistan.
