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Apr 15, 2021

Nawaz quoted in Nikkei Asia on President Biden’s orders of military withdrawal from the Afghan war

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

SouthAsiaSource

Apr 14, 2021

“Expediting” the peace process degrades the conceptual integrity of peace

By Muska Dastageer

The United States must realize that securing a peace as just as the Afghan war has been unjust will require time. Degrading the conceptual integrity of peace has meant a dilution of the moral force behind the peace process.

Afghanistan Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

Issue Brief

Apr 8, 2021

Beyond the war: The history of French-Libyan relations

By Farah Rasmi

On February 23, 2011, French President Nicolas Sarkozy declared to the world his revulsion at the brutalities taking place in Libya: “The international community cannot remain a spectator to all the massive violations of human rights,” he said. Much had changed in the relationship between Sarkozy and Colonel Muammar al-Qaddafi since the latter’s visit to France in 2007. Much has also changed in Libya and the rest of the world since these declarations were uttered and the ensuing intervention by NATO began.

Conflict France

MENASource

Apr 5, 2021

Experts React: A royal rift in Jordan amid competing allegations of a coup & corruption

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts react to the latest news of the royal rift in Jordan and how recent events may impact the country’s security, economy, and regional standing.

Middle East Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

In the News

Apr 5, 2021

Ahmad joins the Middle East Institute to discuss the potential outcomes of an Afghan interim government

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Democratic Transitions

In the News

Mar 30, 2021

Darnal on Search For Common Ground’s panel: ‘Real Talk’: the hard choices that women peacebuilders face

By Atlantic Council

On March 30, Aude Darnal participated in Search’s panel “Real Talk: the Hard Choices that Women Peacebuilders Face”. She discussed her experience as a female peacebuilder, and shed some light on overlooked issues related to women’s engagement in peacebuilding and conflict. “Women all over the world are dedicating their lives to building peace and ending […]

Africa Conflict

In the News

Mar 30, 2021

Samad joins Tolo News to discuss peace talks in Turkey

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Dari

In the News

Mar 29, 2021

Nawaz and Samad join CGTN America to discuss Afghan President Ghani’s response to the U.S. peace process proposal

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Democratic Transitions

Event Recap

Mar 25, 2021

Event recap: “Women’s gains in Afghanistan: Leadership and peace”

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council, in partnership with the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council and the American Council on Women, Peace and Security, hosted a conversation on the efforts made by Afghan women and their US partners to improve women’s leadership opportunities in Afghanistan, what these improvements mean for Afghan women, and the critical role women play in Afghanistan’s aspirations for long-term peace.

Afghanistan Human Rights

In the News

Mar 14, 2021

Lipner and Ferziger in The National: President Biden must engage with the Abraham Accords

Israel Middle East

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