Ahmad Mohibi

Can the Taliban Balance Their Wants with Lasting Peace?

On May 28th, the Taliban’s co-founder and head of its political office, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, attended events commemorating 100…

5 years ago

Advocates push for additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Program

The Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2019, as enacted on February 15, 2019, authorized 4,000 additional SIVs for Afghan principal…

6 years ago

Defining the Problem and Reaching a Solution: A Reflection on How to Counter Violent Extremism

“Violent extremism knows no boundaries.” That was the message that Rise to Peace founder Ahmad Mohibi used to open “How…

6 years ago

What Afghanistan Needs to Move Forward: National Unity

Afghanistan’s hero, General Abdul Raziq, was killed just days before the parliamentary elections, leaving a wide power vacuum in the…

6 years ago

US-Taliban Peace Talks: An Opportunity For Peace?

The United States is planning to lead direct talks with the Taliban in an effort to end the 17 years…

6 years ago

Ahmad Mohibi discusses US’ direct talks with the Taliban on Tolonews

After the New York Times reported that the White House ordered diplomats to hold direct talks with the Taliban, Rise…

6 years ago

The 40-year Afghan War and the Everlasting Hope for Peace

The 40-year Afghan War and the Everlasting Hope for Peace Today marks the 40-year anniversary of the Afghan civil war.…

7 years ago

The Global War on Terrorism: Myths, Realities & Solutions

On Wednesday December 6th, the non-governmental organization (NGO) Rise to Peace hosted a seminar at the Elliott School of International Affairs entitled…

7 years ago

Ahmad talks about the Afghan all female robotic team

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s4xwoXetMs&t=103s Ahmad encourages the all-female Afghan robotics team to take encouragement toward peace by sharing their experiences of this intellectual…

7 years ago

U.S Cannot Win Afghanistan War Without Pakistan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjIk6jbZru0&t=8s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford has said that the U.S. cannot win the war…

7 years ago