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Samad joins VOA Farsi to discuss Afghanistan’s government reforms and the possible transition period

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Samad joins Aljazeera to discuss what Ashraf Ghani should do for Afghanistan

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Samad quoted in DW: Taliban begins to enter Kabul and minister speaks of “peaceful transfer of power”

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Samad quoted in DW: The Taliban is back- what happens next?

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Alam’s interview with Ahmad Massoud in The Week: As militants close in on Kabul, son of ‘Lion of Panjshir’ says he is open to talks with Taliban

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Samad joins DW to discuss if the Afghan capital is likely to fall

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The South Asia Center is the hub for the Atlantic Council’s analysis of the political, social, geographical, and cultural diversity of the region. ​At the intersection of South Asia and its geopolitics, SAC cultivates dialogue to shape policy and forge ties between the region and the global community.