Policy Briefs

Policy Briefs

September 2026

The Taliban’s madrassa system in Afghanistan

The Taliban’s development of an ideologically driven madrassa education system could pose risks to global peace and security. This DROPS and ODI Policy Brief warns global policymakers about the implications

September 2026

Afghan Women Pursuing Peace Under Oppression

Based on a survey of nearly 500 Afghan women peacebuilders, this report documents how women continue to build peace, protect rights, and sustain their communities under Taliban repression.

March 2025

The Taliban’s Morality Law: Controlling Afghan Women and Girls and the Global Obligation to Respond

This policy brief examines the challenges women in Afghanistan are facing as a direct consequence of the Taliban’s Morality Law and proposes a 5-point action plan for international policymakers on

December 2023

The Mental Health Crisis Among Afghan Women and Girls

The policy brief outlines a severe mental health crisis among Afghan women and girls, driven by the Taliban's restrictive edicts. It reports rising depression, anxiety, and suicide rates, calling for