Research Papers


Religious Radicalism in the Higher Education of Afghanistan; Analysis of the political System of Islam Course and its Impact of the Students

 Monday, April 01, 2019
Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS), launched its recent research paper titled “Religious Radicalism in the Higher Education of Afghanistan; Analysis of the political System of Islam Course and its Impact of the Students”

Political Settlement of the Afghanistan Conflict: Divergent Models

 Friday, March 01, 2019
Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS), launched its recent research paper titled “Political Settlement of the Afghanistan Conflict: Divergent Models”. This paper explores and analyses different possibilities of a political settlement in Afghanistan.

Harirud; A study of the Basin

 Friday, February 01, 2019
Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS), launched its recent research paper titled “Harirud; A study of the Basin”. The purpose of this research is to study one of the most controversial and disputed issues in Afghanistan today, "the water issue" and Harirud River, Herat's main river basin.

The Myth of Afghan Electoral Democracy The Irregularities of the 2014 Presidential Election

 Tuesday, January 01, 2019
Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) organized the launching ceremony for the research paper titled “The Myth of Afghan Electoral Democracy: The Irregularities of the 2014 Presidential Election”. This paper is written by Professor Thomas H. Johnson, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS). This research systematically assesses the 201...

Fatemiyoun Division: Afghan Fighters in the Syrian Civil War

 Monday, October 01, 2018
The paper 'Fatemiyoun Division: Afghan Fighters in the Syrian Civil War' is written by Tobias Schneider, Research Fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) land it has been translated into Farsi by Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies.

The Fallacy of Peace Process in Afghanistan: The People’s Perspectives

 Thursday, November 01, 2018
The AISS released its latest research paper, entitled “The Fallacy of Peace Process in Afghanistan the People’s Perspectives" The purpose of the current paper is to discuss Afghanistan’s peace processes post 2001, as well as level of awareness on the peace process, People’s perception of the Taliban and evaluation of the current peace process.

The Political Culture in Herat

 Saturday, September 01, 2018
The AISS-Herat office released its latest research paper on "the Political Culture in Herat". the aim of this research is to identify the political culture of Herat citizens.

Electoral Reform and the Experience of Parliamentary Elections in Afghanistan

 Saturday, September 01, 2018
The AISS released its latest research paper, entitled “Electoral Reform and the Experience of Parliamentary Elections in Afghanistan” The purpose of this paper sheds lights the Models of Electoral Systems, Understanding Elections in Afghanistan, Political Parties and Renewed Push for Electoral Reform

Modalities of Conflict Resolution in Afghanistan: A Negotiated Settlement Scenario

 Saturday, September 01, 2018
The AISS released its latest research paper, entitled “Modalities of Conflict Resolution in Afghanistan: A Negotiated Settlement Scenario“ The purpose of this  paper sheds lights onmultiple perspectives on conflict, conflict resolution, and negotiations in Afghanistan.

Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors of Youth in Afghanistan

 Friday, June 01, 2018
The AISS released its latest research paper, entitled “Transition to Adulthood:  Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors of Youth in Afghanistan” The purpose of this paper sheds lights on thesexual transition and its types, Sexual health, sexual education.