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.
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The Sword, The Pen and The Women in Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts
Umaima Ghori examines women’s role in countering violent extremism in Pakistan. Will they continue to join the fight?
No Country for ISIS
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
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
Hasan Siddiqui writes about the new level of cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the geostrategic nuances related to it.