Opinions
Herat: Manifestation of Iranian Civilisation
Ezzatollah Zarghami, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism for the Islamic Republic of Iran, extends his message on the occasion of the Night of Herat event, delivered by Dr. Maryam Jalali, Deputy of Handicrafts in the ministry.
In the name of...
Shifting Dynamics in Afghanistan's Diplomacy: Perspectives from the Herat Security Dialogue
By General Asad Durrani
Afghan Institute of Strategic Studies (AISS) was founded two decades back under the aegis of the then President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai. Herat Security Dialogue is its flagship annual event participated by some well known Af...
Afghan Men's Moral Obligations Regarding the Taliban's Ban on Girls' Education
By Mohammad Noman Baber
The 20th century was marked by a period of profound global transformation, with significant changes in the political, social, economic, and human rights spheres. Afghanistan, despit...
Taliban's Growing Restrictions on Women: A Sign of Nostalgia?
By Mohammad Noman Baber
As governments shift, so do the rules and principles of governance. They then align with the preferences of the ruling authority. In this context, the re-establishment of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on...
The Taliban Regime was Not Inevitable – Afghanistan’s Historical and Cultural Legacy and Efforts to Revive It
By Dr. Davood Moradian
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan and ensuing Taliban’s conquest have unleashed humanitarian, security, and geopolitical upheavals in the region. While the people of Afghanistan, particularly its women, bear the brunt of the unfol...
