Policy Papers


Harirud; A study of the Basin

February 2019

Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS), launched its recent research paper titled “Harirud; A study of the Basin”. The purpose of this research is to study one of the most controversial and disputed issue...

Report available in Farsi

The Myth of Afghan Electoral Democracy The Irregularities of the 2014 Presidential Election

January 2019

Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) organized the launching ceremony for the research paper titled “The Myth of Afghan Electoral Democracy: The Irregularities of the 2014 Presidential Election”. This p...

Report available in English Report available in Farsi

The Fallacy of Peace Process in Afghanistan: The People’s Perspectives

November 2018

The AISS released its latest research paper, entitled “The Fallacy of Peace Process in Afghanistan the People’s Perspectives" The purpose of the current paper is to discuss Afghanistan’s peace process...

Report available in English Report available in Farsi

Fatemiyoun Division: Afghan Fighters in the Syrian Civil War

October 2018

The paper 'Fatemiyoun Division: Afghan Fighters in the Syrian Civil War' is written by Tobias Schneider, Research Fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) land it has been translated into Farsi by Afghan ...

Report available in English Report available in Farsi

The Political Culture in Herat

September 2018

The AISS-Herat office released its latest research paper on "the Political Culture in Herat". the aim of this research is to identify the political culture of Herat citizens.

Report available in Farsi

Electoral Reform and the Experience of Parliamentary Elections in Afghanistan

September 2018

The AISS released its latest research paper, entitled “Electoral Reform and the Experience of Parliamentary Elections in Afghanistan” The purpose of this paper sheds lights the Models of Electoral Systems, Understanding...

Report available in English Report available in Farsi

Modalities of Conflict Resolution in Afghanistan: A Negotiated Settlement Scenario

September 2018

The AISS released its latest research paper, entitled “Modalities of Conflict Resolution in Afghanistan: A Negotiated Settlement Scenario“ The purpose of this  paper sheds lights onmultiple perspectives on conflict, co...

Report available in English Report available in Farsi

Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors of Youth in Afghanistan

June 2018

The AISS released its latest research paper, entitled “Transition to Adulthood:  Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors of Youth in Afghanistan” The purpose of this paper sheds lights on thesexual transition and its types, Se...

Report available in English Report available in Farsi

The Afghan elites perception toward the Islamic Republic of Iran

May 2018

The AISS released its latest research paper, entitled “The Afghan elites perception toward the Islamic Republic of Iran” The purpose of this paper sheds lights on the perception of Afghanistan’s elites toward Iran’...

Report available in English Report available in Farsi

Strategic Analysis of the Chabahar Port: Afghanistan- Iran- India Relations

March 2018

The AISS released its latest research paper, entitled “Strategic Analysis of the Chabahar Port: Afghanistan- Iran- India Relations” The purpose of this paper is to present a plan on how to build strategic relations betw...

Report available in English Report available in Farsi