Research Papers


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 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.

Typology of Religious trends in Contemporary Herat

 Thursday, March 01, 2018
The AISS released its latest research paper entitled “Typology of Religious trends in Contemporary Herat” This research reviews the historical background and the present performance of various schools of political Islam in Herat, analyzing different