Samad quoted in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on how Ghani went from president to villain in Afghanistan

Issue Brief Apr 1, 2025

Rescuing Pakistan’s economy

By Aasim M. Husain

For decades, Pakistan has struggled with a declining standard of living, skyrocketing public debt, and economic policies that have failed to address the root causes of its stagnation.
Economy & Business Middle East
Samad quoted in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on how Ghani went from president to villain in Afghanistan

New Atlanticist Mar 25, 2025

Starlink’s India launch is a crash course on New Delhi’s approach to tech sovereignty

By Trisha Ray

A recently announced partnership to deploy the Elon Musk-led company’s satellite internet in India offers a window into New Delhi’s “hybrid” approach.
Economy & Business India
Samad quoted in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on how Ghani went from president to villain in Afghanistan

New Atlanticist Feb 19, 2025

Why India and Armenia are now taking their relationship to new heights

By Tatevik Khachatryan and Srujan Palkar

The growing military and diplomatic cooperation between New Delhi and Yerevan benefits both beyond immediate defense concerns.
Economy & Business India

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In the News

Aug 20, 2021

Samad quoted in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on how Ghani went from president to villain in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 20, 2021

Samad quoted in Vice on the growing resistance movement in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 20, 2021

Chaudhary joins CNN to discuss Biden’s interview on Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

IranSource

Aug 20, 2021

Iran spent years preparing for a Taliban victory. It may still get stung.

By Borzou Daragahi

Iran’s relatively sanguine stance toward the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan demonstrates, above all, the strides Tehran has made in improving its relations with the armed insurgent network that was once considered a mortal enemy of the Islamic Republic. 

Afghanistan Iran

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Alam quoted in Daily Sabah: The fall of Kabul and the road ahead

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Samad quoted in Livemint: How Afghanistan’s Ashraf Ghani went from President to Villain in Hiding

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

New Atlanticist

Aug 19, 2021

What Washington owes the American people after its Afghanistan failure

By Christopher Preble

The discussion about what the United States should do in the aftermath of its war in Afghanistan should proceed in three phases: now, soon, and soon thereafter.

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 19, 2021

Peek quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Iran’s desire for a stable relationship with Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

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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Grace Abuhamad

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Digital Policy Internet

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Elliot Ackerman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Defense Policy

Staff

Rayhan Asat

Senior Legal & Policy Advisor, China Lead

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Central Asia China

Fellow

Kyle Atwell

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Colombia

Fellow

Ridhika Batra

Nonresident Senior Fellow

South Asia Center

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

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Jochai Ben-Avie

Nonresident Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Americas Digital Policy
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Online Event Tue, May 13, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Rethinking US policy options in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Economy & Business Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy