Research Areas
Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution & Sustainable Peace
Conflict prevention and resolution, mediation, political dialogue, reconciliation, peace processes, conflict transformation, and post-conflict peacebuilding.
Afghanistan: Peace, Inclusive Governance & Political Development
Conflict resolution, political dialogue and reconciliation, inclusive governance, equitable participation and representation, institutional legitimacy, and state–society relations.
Afghanistan, Central Asia & Regional Peace Cooperation
Sustained regional dialogue, confidence-building, knowledge exchange, economic and institutional cooperation, and constructive engagement among Afghanistan, Central Asia, and other regional actors.
Regional Security, Geopolitics & Cooperative Security
Regional power dynamics, cross-border security challenges, regional organizations, and opportunities for cooperative security, confidence-building, and multilateral engagement.
Human Security, Inclusion & Peace
Human security, women and peace, youth participation, human rights, displacement and migration, social cohesion, community resilience, and socioeconomic vulnerabilities.