Publications

From Kabul to Queens: The Jews of Afghanistan and Their Move to the United States

Monday, September 29, 2025

 

The official launch of the Persian translation of From Kabul to Queens: The Jews of Afghanistan and Their Move to the United States was held with the participation of Sara Y. Aharon, author and historian. Aharon is a scholar of social history and diaspora studies whose work focuses on col...

Research

An Inquiry into Taliban Theology: Deobandism with a Pashtunwali Flavor

Friday, February 23, 2024

Foreword

The resurgence of the Taliban to power in August 2021 plunged the world into profound shock and consternation. particularly the citizens of Afghanistan paid dearly for this horrifying occurrence, which left them with a bitter taste, enveloping them in widespread fear and indescribable horror. Many...

Upcoming Events

Religious Freedom in a Changing World: Faith, Pluralism, and Civic Life

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Herat Security Dialogue-XIII

- Tuesday, October 27, 2026 -
- 2 Days Conference -
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Forums

A platform for dialogue, with a focus on the key issues pertaining to Afghanistan and Regional countries’ strategic partnership, the role of regional and extra-regional players in establishing peace and security in Afghanistan, and areas of mutual interest between Afghanistan and the Regional countries.

Avicenna Award

Afghanistan’s First International Award, initiated by AISS to honor distinguished individuals, institutions, initiatives, and projects advocating dialogue, intercultural exchange, mutual coexistence, and non-violent approaches. The Award is named after one of the World’s renowned scholars, Avicenna whose work transcended cultural and geographical boundaries.

Washington Darbar

Afghanistan’s First International Award, initiated by AISS to honor distinguished individuals, institutions, initiatives, and projects advocating dialogue, intercultural exchange, mutual coexistence, and non-violent approaches. The Award is named after one of the World’s renowned scholars, Avicenna whose work transcended cultural and geographical boundaries.

Herat Security Dialogue

The Herat Security Dialogues (HSD) is an annual international dialogue organized by AISS that brings domestic, regional, and international experts and officials together to discuss issues pertaining to Afghanistan's multiple crises. HSD aims to provide a stimulating opportunity for dialogues and the exchange of ideas among key stakeholders and perspectives.

Radio Nowruz

A channel to inform the political, cultural, and social situation in Afghanistan, the region, and the world. While observing the accepted principles and ethics of journalism, Radio Nawruz provides the audience with a proper understanding of the Nowruz civilization and high human values. It is a station of art, literature, and knowledge.




AISS in Media

12th session of Herat Security Dialogue to convene in Madrid

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

This year’s dialogue, themed “Afghanistan: Reviving Hope; Synergetic Efforts,” will bring together policymakers, analysts, academics, civil society representatives, women’s rights advocates, and human rights defenders to di...


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