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Afghanistan and the Heart of Asia Region Now and Beyond

Afghanistan and the Heart of Asia Region Now and Beyond

If you missed our conversation on "Afghanistan and the Heart of Asia Region: Now and Beyond" with Fatima Gailani, Abdul Hakim Mujahid, and Ahmed Rashid, please watch here. Each speaker
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The Heart of Asia Society (HAS) has operated within Afghanistan, based in Kabul, but active throughout the country and in the Heart of Asia region for several years. When Kabul
The Taliban “must engage with the Afghan people inside the country as well.”

The Taliban “must engage with the Afghan people inside the country as well.”

The Heart of Asia Society, in collaboration with Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies and New York University’s Center on International Cooperation hosted the 14th session of our Track 2
Analytical Assessment of the Taliban: From Theory to Practice

Analytical Assessment of the Taliban: From Theory to Practice

Written by: Mohammad Moheq* Download the report     The Taliban Ideology One characteristic that distinguishes the Taliban from other Muslim extremist groups is the ambiguity of the group’s theoretical
Afghan participants: “Pakistan hasn’t changed its policies towards Afghanistan for decades. A more evolved relationship is needed.”

Afghan participants: “Pakistan hasn’t changed its policies towards Afghanistan for decades. A more evolved relationship is needed.”

In our continued series of Track II dialogues between Afghanistan and Pakistan, hosted the Heart of Asia Society and Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, participants raised the issues of humanitarian
Webinar: Lessons learned on past Afghan peacemaking attempts

Webinar: Lessons learned on past Afghan peacemaking attempts

Webinar: Lessons learned on past Afghan peacemaking
Dialogue Participants: “clear divide” in “opinion, concerns, and approach” among global partners

Dialogue Participants: “clear divide” in “opinion, concerns, and approach” among global partners

During a Track II dialogue, hosted by the Heart of Asia Society and Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies on Sep. 28th, participants from Afghanistan, the region, and around the
Afghanistan – What lies ahead?

Afghanistan – What lies ahead?

On August 15th, the Taliban swept into power by taking control of the capital Kabul. After 20 years of fighting the former government and international forces, the Taliban has effectively
No more time “to wait and see.” The global community must act in a “unified” voice now.

No more time “to wait and see.” The global community must act in a “unified” voice now.

We are releasing this statement, reiterating the calls for an urgent and unified voice of the international community to engage and support an inclusive national government in
Seize this moment. Give negotiations a real chance.

Seize this moment. Give negotiations a real chance.

Like many across Afghanistan and the world, we have been alarmed by the rapidly unfolding events in Afghanistan. We have been stunned by the sudden and unexpected collapse of the