The 5th volume of the *Women and Public Policy Journal* features 11 articles by Afghan women under the theme “Towards Security and Stability in Afghanistan: Fostering Regional Consensus.” This edition explores regional security dynamics, offering insights into challenges and opportunities, along with policy recommendations for the Afghan government, regional partners, and international allies to build a regional security consensus. The articles have been peer-reviewed by experts Dr. M. Nazif Shahrani and Dr. M. Bashir Mobasher.