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AC Selects

Aug 22, 2021

AC Selects: Fast Thinking highlights: Afghanistan

Week of August 22, 2021 This week, hear from Afghanistan experts on current US policy towards the region, the role of women’s rights in counterterrorism and regional stability, and President Biden’s “over-the-horizon” campaign. Related events

Human Rights Resilience & Society

In the News

Aug 21, 2021

Samad joins CGTN’s The Heat to discuss the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 20, 2021

Riaz in the Centre for Governance Studies: Four Scenarios of Afghanistan Under the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan China

In the News

Aug 20, 2021

Nooruddin joins DW to discuss the US, NATO, and the situation in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 20, 2021

Samad joins DW to discuss how Afghanistan’s neighbors prefer stability

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan China

In the News

Aug 20, 2021

Brunner joins Fox News to discuss how the US must expand the Afghanistan airport safety zone and secure transit corridors

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Crisis Management

Interview

Aug 20, 2021

Afghanistan’s media landscape under the Taliban

By Irfan Nooruddin

In this interview, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty partnered for a discussion on the prospects for Afghanistan’s media sector under renewed Taliban rule. Jamie Fly, president of RFE/RL, as well as moderator Irfan Nooruddin, director of the South Asia Center, led the conversation.

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Asat quoted in Washington Report on Middle East Affairs on the Chinese genocide of Uyghur community

By Atlantic Council

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Fast Thinking

Aug 19, 2021

FAST THINKING: Was the war worth it? Afghanistan’s former ambassador to the US, Roya Rahmani, weighs in

By Irfan Nooruddin

Long-time diplomat and steadfast women’s rights champion Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's former ambassador to the United States, joins South Asia Center Director Irfan Nooruddin for a special episode of Fast Thinking to share her thoughts on whether the war in Afghanistan was worth it, the crucial role of women in the country's future, and how to evaluate the Taliban’s promises.

Afghanistan Education

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Nasr quoted in Los Angeles Times: Taliban cracks down on protests — and those seeking to leave

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict
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Experts

Fellow

Carmiel Arbit

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Civil Society Extremism
Ana Arriagada

Staff

Ana Arriagada

Assistant Director, Latin America

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Brazil Civil Society

Staff

Rayhan Asat

Senior Legal & Policy Advisor, China Lead

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Central Asia China

Fellow

Sareta Ashraph

Senior Legal Advisor

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic English

Fellow

Kelsang (Kaydor) Aukatsang

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global China Hub

China Civil Society

Staff

Elise Baker

Senior Staff Lawyer, Strategic Litigation Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Civil Society Extremism
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