Information on "Society" and "Afghanistan"
June 2013
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25 Jun 2013
Muslim Tribes and the War on Terror
Author: Akbar Ahmed, Tony Giddens
Publisher: Chatham House
In this transcript, Islamic studies expert Akbar Ahmed presents his views regarding the role of Muslim tribal societies in the War on Terror. More on «Muslim Tribes and the War on Terror» -
Jun 2013
A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition
Author: William A Byrd, Gary Milante, Kenneth Anye
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
In order to aid the policy development process in Afghanistan, this report looks at other low-income countries that have attempted to transition from a state of violent conflict into one of relative 'normalcy', or even peace. More on «A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition»
May 2013
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16 May 2013
Intercultural Dialogue in Afghanistan
Author: Hekmat K Karzai
Publisher: Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS)
This paper looks at the concept of intercultural dialogue between sections of the Afghan society and Afghans and their NATO allies. More on «Intercultural Dialogue in Afghanistan» -
14 May 2013
Governance Issues in Afghanistan
Author: Mujib R Abid
Publisher: Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS)
This paper looks at the main characteristics of governance in Afghanistan. More on «Governance Issues in Afghanistan» -
May 2013
CTC Sentinel 6 (5)
Author: Zia Ur Rehman, Derek Henry Flood, Anouar Boukhars, Jami Forbes, Peter Chalk, Camille Tawil
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This issue includes articles on Pakistani Taliban’s Karachi network; the French-led military campaign in Northern Mali and Mali's challenges after the French intervention; the significance of Taliban Sharia courts in Afghanistan; Mexico's new strateg... More on «CTC Sentinel 6 (5)»
April 2013
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16 Apr 2013
Afghanistan and the International Drug Control Regime
Author: William Byrd
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This policy brief looks at counternarcotics prospects in Afghanistan. More on «Afghanistan and the International Drug Control Regime» -
Apr 2013
Afghan Narcotrafficking: A Joint Threat Assessment
Author: Ekaterina Stepanova, Ilnur Batyrshin, George Gavrilis, Viktor Korgun, John “Jack” Lawn, David Mansfield, Gretchen Peters, Aman Saliev, Konstantin Sorokin, Cory Welt, Georgi Zazulin
Publisher: EastWest Institute (EWI)
Despite recent tensions in the bilateral relationship between Russia and the United States, cooperation on counter-narcotics efforts has endured and continues to develop. More on «Afghan Narcotrafficking: A Joint Threat Assessment» -
Apr 2013
Lessons Learned on Traditional Dispute Resolution in Afghanistan
Author: Erica Gaston, Akbar Sarwari, Arne Strand
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
In many communities across Afghanistan, the weakness of the formal justice system has led to the vast majority of disputes being resolved outside of the formal state system. More on «Lessons Learned on Traditional Dispute Resolution in Afghanistan»
March 2013
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Mar 2013
Perceptions of Politically Engaged, Influential Afghans on the Way Forward
Author: Omar Samad
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This report draws on the results of an in-country survey of politically engaged and influential Afghan citizens. More on «Perceptions of Politically Engaged, Influential Afghans on the Way Forward»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Beyond 'Fear of Death': Strategies of Coping with Violence and Insecurity
Author: Angela Jorns
Publisher: LSE Department of International Development (ID)
This paper takes a bottom-up perspective to examine how ordinary people achieve security and explores their strategies of coping with violence and insecurity. More on «Beyond 'Fear of Death': Strategies of Coping with Violence and Insecurity»
