Posts by Mariam Safi

From the field Afghanistan: prospects for the future

Heightened insecurity, coupled with a weak rule of law, widespread corruption, low development progress, and a failing peace process, have become the hallmarks of the past ten years in Afghanistan. 10 years after the US-led overthrow of the Taliban, what does the future hold for the country? Read more >>>

From the field Afghanistan: the road to peace, one year on

One year ago, on 2 June 2010, Afghanistan’s peace council – the National Consultative Peace Jirga or NCPJ – brought together 1,600 delegates from across Afghanistan’s political and social spectrum to pave the road for reintegration and reconciliation. Three questions were posed at the NCPJ, which dictated the discussions and future objectives of the peace process. These were: how can we bring sustainable peace to Afghanistan, what kind of framework do we need to speak with our disaffected brothers, and what kind of mechanism do we need for reconciliation? Read more >>>