Issues

Source: Afghanistan Institute for Strategic Studies Introduction The ANA is commonly viewed as one of post-2001 Afghanistan’s strongest institutions, if not the strongest. However, with the imminent withdrawal of international forces, the ANA’s ability to […]

The Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) organized a round-table discussion titled “Conversation with Dr. Spanta on, “National Unity Government: Structure and Priorities” in Kabul, as part of its Afghan presidential election program.

In Afghanistan, the third Great Game is still on. The end of US–NATO combat operations in Afghanistan by the end of 2014 will be read by many as ‘Obama’s Vietnam’, but the retention of a small number of troops and several military facilities by the US in that country will be a source of worry.

Source: Amnesty International In Afghanistan, being a doctor, teacher, working in the police force or politics puts you at huge risk – especially if you’re a woman. Our campaign calling on the UK government to […]

Afghan Women’s Network, its 117 member organizations and more than 3000 members has had visible contribution and accomplishments in awareness, mobilization and political participation of women during the last three election terms, Loya Jirga’s, Consultation Jirga’s.

Source: Human Wrongs Watch By Uri Avnery*, 19 July 2014, TRANSCEND Media Service What would history look like if it were written in the style of the “Solid Cliff (a.k.a. Protective Edge) operation? For example: […]

In both Muslim-majority countries and Muslim communities, the last decade has witnessed unprecedented organizing efforts by human rights defenders around sexual and reproductive rights, and produced evidence of ongoing local engagement around sexuality issues.

A new publication “From hidden struggles towards political participation: Afghan women’s perspectives on peace and security beyond transition” is online at hbs Afghanistan website.

One either rejects the killing of non-combatants on principle or takes a more tribal approach to such matters. The global outpouring of grief and condemnation over the killing of three Israeli youths is the moral equivalent of Rolf Harris denouncing Jimmy Savile.

Yesterday’s verdict of the South Cairo Criminal Court convicting 5 men to life imprisonment, and two men to 20 years imprisonment on charges of indecent assault with force constitutes a positive step towards ending impunity for such crimes.