Kunduz: The Rise of the Taliban (Part II)

Afghanistan, Central Asia, Development, Hinna Hatif, Human Rights, NATO, NGOs, Pakistan, Peace & Security, Rights, Security, Society, Society, Culture, and Security, Taliban, Terrorism, The United States of America October 21, 2015 Hinna Hatif

In the second part of this series Hinna Hatif examines the implications that led to the rise of Taliban in Kunduz city.

Canada’s Next Round of Procurement: Light-Armoured Vehicles

Afghanistan, Ben Hess, Canada, Defence Spending, Defense, Development, NATO, Procurement, Technology, Terrorism October 14, 2015 Benjamin Hess

Ben gives an overview and in depth technical analysis of Canada’s new light armored vehicles

The Aftermath of the Kunduz Airstrike: Did the US Violate International Humanitarian Law?

Genevieve Zingg, International Law & Policy, Society, Culture, and Security October 14, 2015 Genevieve Zingg

Genevieve Zingg examines the legitimacy and effectiveness of international humanitarian law in light of the Kunduz airstrike.

Kunduz: U.S. Airstrike on MSF Hospital (Part I)

Afghanistan, Central Asia, Diplomatic Relations, Hinna Hatif, Human Rights, NATO, NGOs, Peace & Security, Society, Culture, and Security, Taliban, The United States of America October 9, 2015 Hinna Hatif

In the first part of the this series Hinna Hatif examines the U.S. airstrike that killed 22 people when a Doctors Without Borders hospital was struck in Kunduz, Afghanistan.

Women Make a Difference in Peace Negotiations

Afghanistan, Central Asia, Culture, Diplomatic Relations, Peace & Security, The Middle East and North Africa, Umaima Ghori, United Nations, Women, Women in Security, women in security September 4, 2015 Umaima Ghori

Melanne Verveer, who served as U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, remarked that clashes had occurred in 31 of the world’s 39 active conflicts after peace settlements. None of the 31 cases had women involved in the peace process.

The Sword, The Pen and The Women in Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts

Defense, Intelligence & National Security, Pakistan, Peace & Conflict Studies, Security, Terrorism, Umaima Ghori, Women, Women in Security August 7, 2015 Umaima Ghori

Umaima Ghori examines women’s role in countering violent extremism in Pakistan. Will they continue to join the fight?

No Country for ISIS

Afghanistan, Expanding Community, Hasan Siddiqui, Iran, Pakistan, Security, Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Terrorism July 8, 2015 Hasan Siddiqui

Hasan Siddiqui brings to light the brewing conflict between two militant groups in Afghanistan, the infamous Taliban and the ruthless ISIS

Prospects for Afghanistan’s Development

Afghanistan, Development, Security, Trade and the Economy, Steven Rai, The Middle East and North Africa, Trade June 12, 2015 Steven Rai

Will new leadership lead to a brighter future in Afghanistan? Steven Rai discusses Ashraf Ghani’s efforts to revitalize a war-torn country.

New Horizons: the AF-PAK Intelligence Nexus

Afghanistan, Defense, Diplomatic Relations, Emerging Security, Expanding Community, Global Governance, Hasan Siddiqui, Human Rights, International Law & Policy, International Relations, Pakistan, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace & Security, Refugee, Security, Terrorism, Uncategorized June 1, 2015 Hasan Siddiqui

Hasan Siddiqui writes about the new level of cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the geostrategic nuances related to it.

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