Policy Papers


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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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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Power, Inequality, and Local Land Conflict in Afghanistan: A Study of Kabul’s Peri-Urban Areas

July 2019

The Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies launched the findings of its latest research “Power, Inequality, and Local Land Conflict in Afghanistan: A Study of Kabul’s Peri-Urban Areas" on Thursday 7th July 2019. The re...

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Corruption Mapping in Afghanistan

July 2015

The AISS released “Corruption mapping in Afghanistan” survey outcomes focusing on assessment of people’s understanding and viewpoint from corruption in 12 provinces of Afghanistanincluding Kabul, Herat, Balkh, K...

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The Heart of Asia Process at a Juncture: An Analysis of Impediments to Further Progress

June 2014

The AISS released the most comprehensive report on the Heart of Asia Process (HoAP) to date. The HoAP is a useful institutional vehicle for Afghanistan and the broader region to broker discussion on common threats and oppor...

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