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Afghanistan

This page displays all Asia Society content on Afghanistan in reverse chronological order.

Afghan children play on the outskirts of Jalalabad
Blog Post

Afghanistan's Transformation Through the Eyes of Its Young Leaders

In Afghanistan, an entire generation has been shaped by war. With the U.S. hinting at departure, Afghans reflect on how their country has changed since the October 2001 invasion.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Film Screening: Norm Mineta Documentary and Q&A with Director & Co-Producer
21 Feb 2020
5:30 - 8:15 p.m.
Video

Afghanistan's Transformation Since 2001

National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib describes how the country has changed since the U.S.-led coalition overthrew the Taliban in 2001.
Video

Afghanistan: National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib (Complete)

Mohib also discusses his country's economic and security situation with Josette Sheeran and then takes audience questions.
Pakistani Prime Minister shakes U.S. President Donald Trump's hand.
Blog Post

Pakistan's Leader Comes to Washington

President Trump's curious statement about Kashmir negotiations aside, Imran Khan's visit to the United States could have consequences for Afghanistan, writes Hassan Abbas.
Manizha Wafeq and the AWCCI at the 2019 World Chambers Competition
Article

AWCCI Wins Award for Best SME and Entrepreneurship Development Project

The Afghanistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AWCCI) wins the Best SME and Entrepreneurship Development Project category at the 2019 World Chambers Competition.
From L: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Richard Holbrooke
Blog Post

Asia Abridged Podcast: Why Richard Holbrooke Clashed With Barack Obama

After Obama appointed the veteran diplomat to manage U.S. relations with Afghanistan and Pakistan, the two could not see eye to eye before Holbrooke's death in 2010. George Packer, author of a new biography on Holbrooke, explains why.
Article

Associated Press Team Wins Asia Society Osborn Elliott Prize for 'China Clamps Down' series

Yanan Wang and Dake Kang lead AP team winning the 2019 award.
Video

Why Richard Holbrooke Clashed With President Obama

The veteran diplomat represented the foreign policy establishment that the 44th president wanted so much to upend.
Video

Cultural Diplomacy and Chiragh — A Light in the Dark (Complete)

A discussion on the role of cultural diplomacy and the creation of the South Asian Symphony Orchestra followed by a series of performances.
Hamid Karzai (L) and Richard Holbrooke (R)
Blog Post

The Indomitable Richard Holbrooke

The legendary diplomat and Asia Society chairman is the subject of a new biography published nine years after his death.
SASO
article

Cultural Diplomacy & Chiragh - A Light in the Dark

On April 25, 2019, Asia Society India Centre hosted a conversation on cultural diplomacy and a series of performances by musicians from the South Asian Symphony Orchestra.
Video

Symposium: Meet the 2019 Asia Game Changer West Honorees

Dr. Samuel So of the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University; Marita Cheng, founder and CEO of aubot; and Roya Mahboob, founder of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team participate in a symposium before the Asia Game Changer West gala.
Mohammad Javad Zarif
Blog Post

5 Takeaways From Iran FM Mohammad Javad Zarif's Appearance at Asia Society

The U.S.-educated foreign minister participated in a wide-ranging conversation with Asia Society President and CEO Josette Sheeran. Here's what you need to know.
Video

Asia Game Changer West Awards: Afghan Girls Robotics Team Acceptance Speech

Fatemah Qaderyan and Roya Mahboob of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team accept their Asia Game Changer West Award in San Francisco.
Honorees with Josette, Tom, & Margaret
Article

Inaugural Asia Game Changers West Symposium

Check out the photos from Asia Society's first Game Changers West Symposium, held at the Four Seasons San Francisco on Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Freshta Karim reading to children
Article

Freshta Karim ('13) and Roopam Sharma ('18) Named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2019

Asia 21 Young Leaders Freshta Karim ('13) and Roopam Sharma ('18) are named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2019.