AISS News
AISS’ New Year Begins with a New Board
As the new year begins, the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) has introduced its new advisory board. This board includes prominent figures from politics, diplomacy, academia, and research; who bring extensive expertise in international affairs, human rights, and national security. Under the guidance of this distinguished group, AISS aims to advance its strategic vision and initiatives.
The new board members incl...
Space Discussion: The Roots of Extremism in Badakhshan
The Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies hosted an X-Space discussion on Sunday, January 5, 2025, titled "The Roots of Extremism in Badakhshan." This public dialogue featured experts in social and security matters.
The discussion examined various factors contributing to the...
Webinar on “Syria & the Struggle for a Greater Middle East”
On December 20, 2024, the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) organized a webinar titled “Syria & the Struggle for a Greater Middle East,” with panelists including former Turkish Ambassador Ömer Önhon, former Indian Ambassador Gautam Mukhopadhaya, journalist Ta...
Webinar: Global War on Terrorism & Trump’s America First Era: Divergence or Convergence?
The course of U.S. foreign policy has shifted profoundly since the September 11 attacks, particularly in its response to terrorism. At first, the Global War on Terror (GWOT) dominated U.S. strategy. However, as global realities changed—especially after 2011—counterterrorism was pushed...
"Sufi Civilities" Wins Nikki Keddie Award
The Middle East Studies Association has awarded Annika Aneko Schmeding's book "Sufi Civilities: Religious Authority and Political Change in Afghanistan" the prestigious "Nikki Keddie Prize". This prize, granted to outstanding works in religion, revolution, and society, is...
Webinar: The US’s Afghanistan Conundrum: Paradigm Shift or Business as Usual?
On November 11, 2024, the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) hosted a webinar on the complex and often fraught relationship between the US and Afghanistan. The webinar discussed whether the evolving political landscape in the US might signal a true paradigm shift or simply a continuati...
