Who were our winners of the Avicenna Peace Award-V?
Ms Veronica Doubleday and Professor John Baily have dedicated their life’s work to the music and people of Afghanistan, actively supporting Afghan music and musicians throughout the last four decades of conflict. Veronica has a unique repertoire of traditional songs in Dari Persian, accompanying herself on the Daireh (frame drum). At the same time, John is an accomplished player of the Afghan rubab and Herati dutar (types of lute). As a duo, or working with other noted Afghan musicians,...
Avicenna International Award for Intercultural Cooperation for Peace-V Award Ceremony
Friday, 28 June 2024
18:00 - 21:00 BST
Venue: London, UK
Our esteemed guests who have received our invitation letters are cordially requested to confirm their attendance at their earliest convenience to Ms. Haanya Malik at (hmalik@aissonline.org). For any information, please get in touch with us.
The Duel of Jihadists in the Public Sphere of Afghanistan: The Online War Between the ISKP and the Taliban Groups
In its 10th volume, Mehr Brief published "The Duel of Jihadists in the Public Sphere of Afghanistan: The Online War Between the ISKP and the Taliban Groups", by Abu Moslim Khorasani is a researcher at Leipzig University.
Unpacking the Nexus: Taliban's Control over Affiliated Terror Groups
In its 9th volume, Mehr Brief published "Unpacking the Nexus: Taliban's Control over Affiliated Terror Groups", by Amit Kumar is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Rajasthan, India. & Dr. Veena Ramachandran is Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Rajasthan, India.
Ezzatollah Zarghami, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts &Tourism for the Islamic Republic of Iran
Extends his message on the occasion of the Night of Herat event
Extends his message on the occasion of the Night of Herat event
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 the Lord of Life and Wisdom,
Wise thinkers from Iran and Afghanistan,
Greetings and blessings be upon you.
It is a pleasure that Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of...
2023: A Year in Review at the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS)
2023 has proven to be a dynamic and eventful year for AISS. As we conclude this chapter, we're excited to spotlight some of the pivotal moments and achievements that have marked the past 12 months.
Click here to access the full report
Translation of the Book on “Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan”
Translation of books/ articles is one of the important series of instruments for AISS in order to contribute to ongoing efforts in consolidating Afghanistan’s fragile achievements, realize the nation’s immense human and natural resources, and highlight the current issues concerning the nation internally and at the broader context.
The upcoming translation which will be launched on October 2023, is the translation of the “Book on Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan&rd...
Remarks of John F. Sopko Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
“Remarks to the AISS conference on ‘Reimagining Afghanistan: Ways Forward’”
Remarks of
John F. Sopko
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
“Remarks to the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies conference on ‘Reimagining Afghanistan: Ways Forward’”
Department of War Studies, King’s College
London, United Kingdom
July 20, 2023
Thank you for the kind introduction and I would like to thank the Afghan Institute f...
AISS is pleased to announce the Winner of Avicenna’s Peace Award-IV
The Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) is pleased to announce the Winner of Avicenna’s Peace Award. This year’s winners (4th round) are Jewish Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) for their important role in establishing humanitarian corridors for the safe evacuation of those at risk during the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation, alongside organisations working with local communities, charitable organisations and other groups that a...
Translation of the Booklet on “Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan”
Translation of books/ articles is one of the important series of instruments for AISS in order to contribute to ongoing efforts in consolidating Afghanistan’s fragile achievements, realize the nation’s immense human and natural resources, and highlight the current issues concerning the nation internally and at the broader context.
The upcoming translation which will be launched on May 29, 2023, is the translation of the “Booklet on Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan&rdqu...
