Afghan International Council

Overview: Women’s leadership is essential to human rights and societal resilience. Afghan women made notable advances in politics, business, education and civil society in recent decades, yet they continue to…

Overview: Democracy rests on transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. For Afghanistan to achieve lasting stability, governance structures must be strengthened to allow meaningful inclusion and public oversight. Key challenges: Flawed…

Overview: National reconciliation is the foundation of long term stability. Afghanistan is a mosaic of languages, ethnicities, and political movements. Durable peace depends on an inclusive, just political order that…

Overview: Afghan youth are the country’s greatest asset. They embody innovation and the capacity for change. Inside Afghanistan and across the diaspora, young people balance cultural preservation with social and…

Overview: Extremism in Afghanistan is a deep, multifaceted problem. It manifests as violence, exclusionary ideologies, and the erosion of basic rights for women and minorities. Extremism destroys social cohesion, corrupts…

Overview: Diaspora networks are a strategic asset in a rapidly changing world. Afghan communities abroad remain deeply connected to their homeland and possess the influence and resources necessary for constructive…

Overview: Afghanistan’s cultural heritage anchors national identity and social cohesion. Conflict, displacement, and negligence have put artistic and historical treasures at risk. Afghan communities abroad play a crucial role in…