Afghanistan

CSIS closely analyzes developments in Afghanistan, particularly the role of the United States and the international community, with research led by the Burke Chair in Strategy, the Emeritus Chair in Strategy, the International Security Program, and the Project on Prosperity and Development.

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Afghan Women and the Fall of Kabul

On this episode, host Kathleen McInnis sat down at the 2022 Halifax International Security Forum with Kamila Sidiqi, an Afghan entrepreneur and former government official. The pair highlighted Kamila’s innovative work and discussed the resilience of Afghan women in the country today.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — January 19, 2023

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Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
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Daniel F. Runde

Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development
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Erol Yayboke

Director, Project on Fragility and Mobility and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
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Benjamin Jensen

Senior Fellow, Future War, Gaming, and Strategy, and International Security Program

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Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Afghan Women and the Fall of Kabul

On this episode, host Kathleen McInnis sat down at the 2022 Halifax International Security Forum with Kamila Sidiqi, an Afghan entrepreneur and former government official. The pair highlighted Kamila’s innovative work and discussed the resilience of Afghan women in the country today.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — January 19, 2023

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

2022 Washington Humanitarian Forum: Closing the Gap

Please join the CSIS Humanitarian Agenda for the 2022 Washington Human Forum, examining new actors and changing narratives within the humanitarian sector.

Event by Jacob Kurtzer , Kimberly Flowers , Katherine E. Bliss , Jon B. Alterman , ​Marti Flacks , Mvemba Phezo Dizolele , Beza Tesfaye , Natasha Hall , and Hadeil Ali — November 9, 2022

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An Armchair Discussion with Fawzia Koofi

The CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development hosted a discussion with Fawzia Koofi, an Afghan parliamentary lawmaker, accomplished author, and internationally known outspoken advocate for the rights of women and children, democracy, and moderate Islam. 

Transcript by Daniel F. Runde and Fawzia Koofi — October 12, 2022

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An Armchair Discussion with Fawzia Koofi

The CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development hosted a discussion with Fawzia Koofi, an Afghan parliamentary lawmaker, accomplished author, and internationally known outspoken advocate for the rights of women and children, democracy, and moderate Islam.

Event by Daniel F. Runde and Fawzia Koofi — October 7, 2022

Photo: SHAH MARAI/AFP/Getty Images
Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

Figuring Out What the World Will Look Like in 2030-2050

Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) Phyllis J. Wilson joins us for a discussion on her participation on the Chief of Staff of the Army’s Strategic Studies Group.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — October 5, 2022

CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power

New Century, Old Taliban

History demonstrates that U.S. attempts to change the Taliban’s approach to human rights will be unsuccessful, especially for women and girls. Instead, policymakers should treat them like they do other ideologically driven repressive regimes—working around, not with them.

Commentary by ​Marti Flacks and Lauren Burke — August 18, 2022

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

Reflecting on women's rights in Afghanistan one year after the fall of Kabul

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Fawzia Koofi, an Afghan women's rights activist and the first woman in the Afghan Parliament to be elected Second Deputy Speaker.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — August 17, 2022

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Afghanistan One Year Later: Consequences & Responsibilities

The CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development hosted a panel discussion reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the fall of Afghanistan.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , P. Michael McKinley , Earl Anthony Wayne , Annie Pforzheimer , Fawzia Koofi , Bill O’Keefe , Lieutenant General Michael K. Nagata (Ret.) , and Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI) — August 15, 2022

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