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January 31, 2019

Future of Peace Talks Gloomy as Afghan State Is Sidelined in Talks with the Taliban

The document analyzes the ongoing peace talks in Afghanistan, particularly the U.S.-Taliban negotiations, and highlights the Afghan government's concerns about being sidelined. It raises key issues such as the ambiguity

October 4, 2018

Policy brief on Ensuring Electoral Transparency on Election Day, 4 Oct 2018

The policy brief examines the challenges faced by election observers in Afghanistan's 2014 presidential elections, including security risks, poor coordination, and limited access. It recommends enhancing security, improving coordination, ensuring

August 2018

Integrating Afghanistan into the Belt and Road Initiative: Review, Analysis and Prospects

The document explores Afghanistan's potential integration into China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It highlights Afghanistan's strategic location and the opportunities for becoming a regional trade hub. The analysis covers

March 8, 2018

DROPS Director, Mariam Safi, brief to the UNSC on the Afghan Peace Process, 8 Mar 2018

Mariam Safi's briefing to the UN Security Council highlights Afghanistan's deteriorating security and the need for a peace process that protects justice and women's rights. She calls for better implementation