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Are There Any Lessons for Afghanistan from Post-Civil War Algeria?
By Rejeanne Lacroix
/ November 24, 2020
Wars manifest differently in various locales: however, accrued insights can be considered in other scenarios. The Algerian government experienced a…
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Recent American Decisions Will Influence Afghan Peace Talks
By Jonad Anderson
/ November 20, 2020
Two current events have implications for Afghanistan. Joe Biden was declared as president-elect in the United States presidential election by…
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Youth Are an Important Factor for a Peaceful Afghanistan of the Future
By Isabella Bjorkman
/ November 16, 2020
Some say that the intra-Afghan peace talks in Doha, Qatar represent a unique opportunity to change the current state of…
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Unite as Americans as We Celebrate this Veterans Day
By Rise to Peace
/ November 11, 2020
I had the honor to serve with the United States Armed Forces from the early age of 16. While on…
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Progress or Plight?: CPEC & Baloch Separatism in Pakistan
By Arman Sidhu
/ November 9, 2020
With a valuation pegged between $50-60 billion USD, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, most commonly referred to as CPEC, presents Pakistan…
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What Can Afghanistan Learn from the Colombian Peace Agreement?
By Rise to Peace
/ November 4, 2020
Amidst chaos in Kabul and confusion in Doha, Qatar, the future of the Afghan peace process looks gloomy. The recent…
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Crime, Punishment and Deradicalization
By Rejeanne Lacroix
/ October 27, 2020
Deradicalization programming is an essential element in wider reintegration efforts of individuals who have fallen victim to extremist philosophies, however…
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Afghan Peace Talks: Interests and Uncertainties
By Jamil Ziaey
/ October 14, 2020
It has been more than a month since inter-Afghan negotiations started in Doha, Qatar. Within this period, they have come…
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What Role Does TikTok Play in Radicalization?
By Rise to Peace
/ October 13, 2020
TikTok is the fastest growing social media application currently available. It has surpassed two billion downloads globally and despite its…
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What Does Iran Get From the Afghan Peace Process?
By Jonad Anderson
/ October 12, 2020
The Afghan Peace Process involves not only the parties at the negotiation table, but also regional outside actors. Iran is…
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Who Are the White Supremacist Extremist Groups in the United States?
By Ariel Merin
/ October 9, 2020
In recently released documents from the Department of Homeland Security, DHS states that white supremacy extremism is “the most lethal…
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How Technology Can Help Combat Terrorism
By Ariel Merin
/ October 5, 2020
With the rise of technological transformation, it’s wise for the American counter-terrorism policymakers to pay a closer look at the…
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Intra-Afghan Talks Reveal the Long Road Ahead to Peace
By Rise to Peace
/ September 22, 2020
“For the first time in 40 years, Afghans will sit together, the government delegation that includes people who are not…
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What’s Next for the United States in Afghanistan?
By Ahmad Mohibi
/ September 21, 2020
On September 12, a day after the 19th anniversary of 9/11, talks between the Taliban and Afghan government began in…
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How Will the Intra-Afghan Talks Influence Inclusivity in Afghanistan?
By Isabella Bjorkman
/ September 20, 2020
On September 12, representatives from the Afghan government together with Taliban members gathered in Doha, Qatar for intra-Afghan peace talks….
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This 9/11 Anniversary Brings Afghan War to the Forefront
By Ahmad Mohibi
/ September 11, 2020
9/11 is undoubtedly a tragic and disturbing act of terrorism on US soil, but it acted as a wake-up call…
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Intra-Afghan Talks: What Does Pakistan Want?
By Arman Sidhu
/ August 24, 2020
Among the prevalent foreign actors involved in Afghanistan’s peace process, few have as a large of stake as Pakistan. The…
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Small Steps Towards Reconciliation Matter: Lessons from Croatia
By Rejeanne Lacroix
/ August 21, 2020
Reconciliation is often lauded as a key objective of any discussions intent on ending conflict, but it often remains elusive…
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Reforming Afghanistan’s Higher Education Institutions
By Arman Sidhu
/ August 11, 2020
Among the institutions most affected by Afghanistan’s incessant conflict over the past four decades, few have endured as much damage…
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