The Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies hosted a meeting between AISS director Dr. Davood Moradian and French diplomats Mr. Olivier Huyhnh Van and Mr. Yves Manville. The meeting discussed the upcoming 2014 elections and withdrawal date and how to ensure a smooth transition during that time. Regional security was also discussed...

Thursday, October 24, 2013

The Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) hosted “Afghanistan-India Dialogue.” The informal dialogue was organized on the occasion of the visit by Prof Kumar, director of Delhi Policy Group and her accompanying delegation.

The Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan, Mr Amar...

October 6, 2013
The final panel before the closing open discussion at this year’s Herat Security Dialogue II, 5-6 October 2013, hosted by the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) in Herat, Afghanistan, focused on arguably one of the most important issues in the region: Iran-Afghanistan-USA cooperation. Mr. Mujahid Kaka...

Saturday, October 05, 2013

Translation of Dr Spanta’s Speech at “Herat Security Dialogue 2”

Governor Wahidy, Dr. Moradian, My dear friend Kai Eide, Ambassador Jayant Prassad, Members of Parliament, Dear Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a great pleasure meeting you all in my hometown, Herat...

Saturday, October 5-6, 2013
The Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) hosted the Herat Security Dialogue II (HSD) 5-6 October 2013 in Herat, Afghanistan. This was the second annual international conference AISS hosted.It was attended by government officials, international organization delegates, legislators, academic ex...