AISS News



Human Rights, Human Trust: Data Collection for Accountability

  Tuesday, August 13, 2024

On August 13th, the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies organized a webinar titled "Human Rights, Human Trust: Data Collection for Accountability." The webinar aimed to delve into the crucial topic of data collection for ensuring human rights and accountability.

The webinar was moderated by Marzia Hussaini, who began the webinar after introducing the speakers.

Heather Barr stated that they had to pivot quickly...


Book Launch and Review of "Kabul: Final Call"

  Tuesday, July 16, 2024

On July 16, 2024, the Afghanistan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) organized an event at the SOAS University of London to launch the book Kabul: Final Call: The True Story of the Withdrawal from Afghanistan, written by former British Ambassador to Afghanistan Sir Laurie Bristow. The event b...

Roundtable "Belonging Flexibly: Non-Muslim Migrants from Muslim Asia"

  Thursday, July 11, 2024

On July 11, 2024, SOAS University of London, in collaboration with the AISS, hosted the seminal academic event "Belonging Flexibly: Non-Muslim Migrants from Muslim Asia." At this roundtable, scholars, researchers, and community representatives discussed the intricate identities and...

Fifth Award Ceremony of the "Avicenna International Award For Intercultural Cooperation For Peace"

  Friday, June 28, 2024

On the evening of Friday, June 28, 2024, the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) held the fifth ceremony of the "Avicenna International Award For Intercultural Cooperation For Peace" at St. John Baptist Church in London. This year's award winners were the British artistic...

Discussion on the LGBTQ+ Community in Afghanistan and Iran

  Sunday, June 23, 2024

The LGBTQ+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) in Afghanistan has faced widespread discrimination, stigmatization, and violence from both the government and society for many years. This violence was particularly severe during the first Taliban regime, which claimed the live...

Dr. Moradian at CAMCA: Engagement with the Taliban is not the Solution

  Thursday, June 13, 2024

Dr. Davood Moradian, DG of the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies - AISS, participated in the conference “CAMCA's Way Forward: Advancing Through Innovation and Strengthened Intraregional Ties,” held on June 12-13, 2024, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. One of the roundtables of the con...