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Policy

As a specialist foreign policy think tank, we offer advice and analysis on policy issues and challenges affecting Afghanistan’s relationship with its neighbours and regional and international partners.

In particular, in collaboration with our partners within and outside the region, we:

• Provide advice and support to governments, non-governmental organisations, civil society and multilateral organisations;

• Facilitate the setting up of ‘Communities of Practice’ – professionals involved in the same field – involving government and non-governmental organisations from countries across the region; and

• Promote media interaction among countries of the region, with a particular focus on information sharing and highlighting the shared cultural heritage across the region.

Analysis: The Assassination of Ayman Al-Zawahiri

Analysis: The Assassination of Ayman Al-Zawahiri

By: Heart of Asia Society You can access the full report in pdf here.   The Taliban Pledges Zawahiri's death's method, timing, and place are bad news for the Islamic Emirate
Analysis: The Current State of Affairs in Afghanistan

Analysis: The Current State of Affairs in Afghanistan

Written by: Jawed Ludin* You can access the full report in pdf here.   Overview As millions of Afghans open their hearts to a much-awaited spring season, the optimism is
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
Post American presence, how to rescue the Afghan peace process

Post American presence, how to rescue the Afghan peace process

By Jawed Ludin and Janan Mosazai   After two decades, the United States and its allies have finally withdrawn militarily from Afghanistan. As a result, the Afghan government has lost
APPLYING LESSONS LEARNED TO PEACE NEGOTIATIONS 2021

APPLYING LESSONS LEARNED TO PEACE NEGOTIATIONS 2021

The Heart of Asia Society (HAS) released the “Lessons Learned from the Past Intra-Afghan Peace Negotiations of 1980s and 1990s” paper on April 17, 2021. In this paper, HAS examined
Report Launched: “Lessons Learned from the past intra-Afghan Peace Negotiations during 1980s and 1990s” Webinar in Dari

Report Launched: “Lessons Learned from the past intra-Afghan Peace Negotiations during 1980s and 1990s” Webinar in Dari

The Heart of Asia Society (HAS) launched the “Lessons Learned “webinar in Dari, featuring three panelists: Dr. Sima Samar, former chairperson of the Independent Human Rights Commission; Fareed Zarif, former
Heart of Asia Society and Vivekananda International Foundation Sign MoU

Heart of Asia Society and Vivekananda International Foundation Sign MoU

June 12, 2021 The Heart of Asia Society is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Delhi-based think-tank, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF). The Heart
Policy Briefs on Public Financial Management

Policy Briefs on Public Financial Management

Afghanistan has made substantial progress in building a Public Financial Management system since 2002. Fiscal capacity has improved over the last two decades raising domestic revenue from an estimated USD
‘In Search of Peace for Afghanistan’ – HAS and KHF release edited volumes

‘In Search of Peace for Afghanistan’ – HAS and KHF release edited volumes

The Heart of Asia Society (HAS) and Kakar Historical Foundation (KHF) launched the publication of two books: “In Search of Peace for Afghanistan” and “تلاش افغان ها برای صلح” on