Afghanistan

Explore Afghanistan’s resilient spirit and rich cultural heritage, as we present a series of events and stories that delve into its complex history and ongoing challenges. Learn about the enduring legacy and aspirations of the Afghan people amidst their journey towards peace and development.

Featured Insights

Empire of the Steppes

Out of the Steppes: How Nomads Changed Eurasia Forever

Kenneth W. Harl, Empires of the Steppe: The Nomadic Tribes Who Shaped Civilisation (London, 2023).  Wiener Neustadt is a small town in Austria, known for its chocolate-box architecture: guidebooks recommend visiting the military academy, the

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Featured Events

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An Evening With Heidi Kuhn | Roots of Peace

Watch Recording Event Description Heidi Kuhn, Founder and CEO of Roots of Peace, delivered a talk that summarised an up-to-the-minute description of conditions on the ground in Afghanistan and lit a path to bringing it

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Afghanistan - A country or tribes at war?

Afghanistan – A country or tribes at war?

Watch Recording Event Description The Asia Scotland Institute and the Defence and Security Forum (DSF) co-host this webinar with Bruce Riedel, as well as comments from Martin Rahmani, for this important discussion of the future

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