Typology of Active Political Trend at the Universities
January 2021
the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies launched its research 'Typology of Active Political Trend at the Universities'. The research was launched via live discussion with researchers, Ramin Kamangar and Shahir Si...
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Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Impact of COVID-19 in Afghanistan
June 2021
“Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Impact of COVID-19 in Afghanistan” is a recent study by the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies. The aim of this nationwide survey was to determine the level of knowledge, awareness, practice, attitudes, and behavioral practices of the population in Afghanistan about COVID-19 and also the impact of the disease on the health and socio-economic dimensions of their lives.
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An Assessment of the Possibility of Producing Consensus within the Parliamentary & Decentralized System of Democracy in Afghanistan
May 2021
In this paper, the central question is how to navigate compromises and reach an agreement on a peace settlement with the Taliban within the constitutional framework of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan? Although this paper focuses on a post-peace political system in Afghanistan, parts can be used for an interim and transitional period to build a political consensus in the country.
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Democracy Denied: The False Promise of Afghanistan’s Constitutional Order
April 2021
Democracy in Afghanistan has not lived up to its potential because it was never given a chance to thrive. The blame for this is not to be found in its citizens, its flourishing civil society, or in its vibrant media. It has been limited for two main reasons.
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A Constitutional Reckoning with The Taliban’s Brand of Islamist Politics: The Hard Path Ahead
April 2021
“A Constitutional Reckoning with The Taliban’s Brand of Islamist Politics: The Hard Path Ahead” is a recent research paper by the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies. This research investigates the Taliban’s views on the relation between state law and Fiqh, and the legislative power by examining three documents with credible links to the Taliban in the context of Afghanistan’s constitutional history.
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Herat Women: The Status and Empowerment of Women in Family and Public
March 2021
"Herat Women: The Status and Empowerment of Women in Family and Public" is a recent study by the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies. This paper aims to reflect on the status of women in Herat and their empowerment, especially their economic empowerment, their involvement in labor force, challenges to their participation, women’s education and violence against them.
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Herat Urban Development: The Role of Public Participation in Social Development and Herat Urban Security
February 2021
"Herat Urban Development: The Role of Public Participation in Social Development and Herat Urban Security" is a recent study by the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies. It is conducted by AISS`s fellow researcher, Dr. Seyed Jalaluddin Faraji. He analyzes political participation, cultural participation, economic participation and psychological participation and in general the role of people in Herat urban development. On the other hand, this study has evaluated the relationship between participation and urban development.
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The Republic and Its Enemies: The Status of the Republic in Afghanistan
January 2021
This study analyzes the western political theory of the republic; Conceptualizing "Islamic Republic"; a long walk to constitutionalism and republic; the vicious republic; the constraints of the constitution: the rule of law, principle of the separation and balance of powers and counter-majoritarianism; and the causes of the vicious republic. In other words, the study highlights the difference between republic, republicanism and democracy.
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Compartmentalized Culture: Reflection on the Political Culture of Afghanistan
December 2020
This research has analyzed the political culture of Afghanistan in three parts: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed. In the first part, 384 questionnaires in proportion to populations in ten provinces of Afghanis...
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Dependency and Development: Role of Foreign Aid in Afghanistan's Socio-Economic Development
November 2020
This study investigates the role of foreign aid in the socio-economic development of Afghanistan via a mix method. The quantitative analysis will highlight some of the indicators of economic and social development as depend...
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