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Webinar: Nowruz and Politics: From Ritual Appropriation to Identity Reclamation.
Nowruz is not merely a festivity. What appears in the calendar is not just a date. Some moments carry more than numbers; something beyond chronology moves through them. Nowruz is one such moment - a current of memory that, through centuries of dust and blood, has survived what sought to erase it. This webinar was not a ceremonial tribute. It opened a window onto meanings buried under time, onto battles forgotten or denied, onto the silenced st...
Aid and Deception: Special Conversation with Former SIGAR
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, AISS hosted the second day of 12th the Herat Security Dialogue in Madrid, Spain, under the theme “Afghanistan: Reviving Hope; Synergetic Efforts.” The discussions continued with the participation of experts, politicians, diplomats, human rights advocates...
Second day of the 12th Herat Security Dialogue
On the second day of the 12th round of the Herat Security Dialogue, held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, discussions focussed on Afghanistan’s political, social, and cultural future.
The first day of the conference had examined Afghanistan’s security tr...
First day of the 12th round of the Herat Security Dialogue
On Monday, February 24, 2025, AISS hosted the 12th Herat Security Dialogue in Madrid, Spain, titled “Afghanistan: Reviving Hope; Synergetic Efforts.” This conference provided a forum for experts, politicians, diplomats, human rights activists, policymakers, and representatives of poli...
Cultural Evening of HSD12: From Khorasan to Andalusia
The Herat Security Dialogue was held on Monday, February 24, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Alongside discussions about Afghanistan and conversations about war and politics, another part of the conference featured a blend of music from two distinct worlds - from Khorasan to Andalusia.
At the st...
An Informal Evening for a Formal Beginning: The 12th Herat Security Dialogue
On the eve of the official opening of the 12th Herat Security Dialogue, the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies hosted a welcome reception in the heart of Madrid, Spain. This evening provided an opportunity for policymakers, experts, and those engaged in Afghanistan’s security disco...
